Internet Addiction
Social media, technology, and the Internet are some of the
most addicting things we use on a daily basis, especially when
it comes to the younger generation. With the constant
access to the Internet, on our computer, phone, tablet, and so
on, we are always connected to this vast knowledge of
information that we lose ourselves in this cyber world
and neglect the world we actually reside in. At family
gatherings where people use to converse with one another,
sharing great times, we now have people glued to their phones,
distracted in cyberspace, checking their emails, text
messages, social media accounts for new likes, comments, shares,
playing games, and so on. We've lost ourselves in this cyber
world that we can't seem to control in our daily life. We
are even brainwashed into believing lies told to us from
corporations and news networks as long as it's online and we
can trust them. The constant need to be on our phones and
computers also puts strain on our physical bodies. We extend
our neck out and down, causing neck and back pain, making our
spine go out of it's natural alignment. Our eyesight is also
diminishing since we are focusing on a screen just a few
inches in front of us. Due to the lack of exercise, we also
experience tight, achy muscles, weight gain, or even blood clots
due to the lack of movement. With the constant exposure to
information comes great responsibility, yet many tend to
lack this. With children becoming exposed to things they
shouldn't at such a young age, they are "growing up" much
quicker than they should. Parents are just as bad since
you may see a parent and child side by side on their phone.
Children that have been exposed to technology early in life, are
always on it, tend to be more unhealthy and have higher
chances of depression, anxiety, and feelings of worthlessness.
Some parents are so engrossed in it themselves that they don't
even know how to parent their own children or put restrictions
on their devices. However, with this negative aspect comes a
potential positive one, that children are learning how to use
essential tools and skills required to continue expanding
the technology that presently exists. But does this benefit
outweigh the risks and side effects? This trend cannot be
corrected unless we learn to limit our exposure to
technology. These days it's nearly impossible. Children
should not be permitted to have access to the Internet, a phone,
or so on until they are older, definitely not before their teen
years and puberty, and teens should be limited. They should
be encouraged to play with friends outside, physical
activities, MOVE, and eat healthy. And furthermore,
it's parent's responsibility to demonstrate to their child how
they should behave and discipline them accordingly.
When parents slack and don't put restrictions on their child,
we end up with out of control kids diagnosed with a myriad of
disorders such as oppositional defiant disorder, conduct
disorder, ADHD, as well as attention and sleep disorders
and learning disabilities, and so on.
Building a healthier future starts with us!
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