Are we missing out?

Many americans lives are filled with new technologies everyday , all day. These technologies inculde cell phones, Computers, TV, Video games and many more. Along time ago i once read this article saying that technology consumes our lives and we are missing out on the more important things in life. If only we would put down our cell phones during time with family, we would realize what is more important, instead of answering that text message. But everyone does it so why is it so wrong? Not only do you miss the little things , but you also lose face to face interaction having people hide behind technology. And personally i feel not being able to talk face to face counts as missing out on alot. So maybe next time your at your grandfathers 68th birthday party.. just put down your phone for a little bit, i promise, the text message will still be there when you return!