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TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION IN CHILDREN: SPOTTING THE SIGNS
🛑LACK OF INTEREST IN OTHER ACTIVITIES🛑
trying to get the child to do something else that is fun - such as going to the movies or take part in an outdoor activity - and the child is reluctant to do so.
becomes harder and harder to get them to do anything other than engaging with technology', they may be showing signs of addiction.
A bit of groaning at having to do anything else is common,' However, if the child has difficulty paying attention it's worth finding out what is going on, and whether this is a problem at school too.'
🚧CONSTANTLY TALKING ABOUT OR GETTING DISTRACTED BY TECHNOLOGY🚧
children talk about when they are next going online,
others suspect they are thinking about their next technology fix,
keep playing and checking their phone wanting to switch it back on.'
🚨MOOD SWINGS AND ARGUMENTATIVE BEHAVIOR🚨
the amount of time they spend using devices increases.
become very sensitive when any concern is expressed about their technology usage to the point it can easily escalate into an argument.'
they don't understand because they didn't have devices when they were growing up.
agree some kind of rules on what is allowed, for example, "No smartphones at meals".'
😔WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS😔
If a child appears tense or upset when they can't get online, and this feeling noticeably goes away when they are given their devices.
'A little agitation at not being able to be online with one's friends is pretty normal, but if a child continuously can't get over this,is not!
🎯INCREASE IN LYING OR A RISE IN DEVIOUS BEHAVIOR🎯
This includes concealing the extent to which they use their devices,
hiding them or using them in bed without parental knowledge.
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