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Kids and the Internet
Many parents today are concerned that their kids may be spending too much time on the Internet. However, the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that “screen time” as a whole is the problem.
What is screen time? It’s any time spent in front of a digital screen of any kind. This includes TVs, video game players, handheld digital devices, and of course computers.
So, how much time is considered to be too much for kids to be on the Internet and in front of screens in general?
Let’s Look at the Stats
Parents around the world are concerned that their kids may be spending so much time in the “screen world”, that their kids may be missing out on real life experiences. Here are some of the stats to back that up:
It’s estimated that kids and teens between the ages of 8 to 28 spend about 44.5 hours each week in front of digital screens.
About 23% of kids and teens have reported that they actually feel as if they have addictions to video games. That breaks down to 31% of males and 13% of females.
No one is suggesting that kids should not get any screen time or access to the Internet. These days, kids and especially teens need the Internet to research information for school projects. And, when used properly, it can be a reliable source of information for kids who simply love to read or want to learn more about specific topics.
The Dangers of Too Much Screen Time on Kids
However, it’s up to parents to regulate the amount of time their kids spend online each day. You need to make sure your child has time for other valuable activities, such as eating healthily, reading, homework, writing, physical activities, extracurricular activities, etc.
If not, these are just some of the negative effects too much screen time can have on your children:
Increased chances of becoming obese, even morbidly obese if the problem continues for a long period of time. There’s no physical movement involved in screen time and often it is combined with munching on high calorie snack food. Plus, kids don’t like to take time away from their digital screens to sit down to healthy meals. And, what’s more, many parents aren’t making them.
Harder time getting to bed, and problems with them falling asleep as they continue obsessing about the Internet, video games, and TV programs during the night.
Increased possibility of developing depression, anxiety, and attention problems, including ADD and ADHD.
Signs Your Child May Become an Internet Addict
If your child spends too much time on the Internet, compulsive behavior may develop. This can lead to an internet addiction, which just like any other type of addiction, can destroy a healthy balance of interests and activities in your teen’s life