How does smartphone addiction manifest itself in a teenager: the most alarming sign has been named
There is nothing worse in a person's life than developing an addiction. The cause can be anything, such as a passion for food, alcohol, tobacco, or the fruits of civilization.
In the latter case, addiction develops at the same rate in children and adults, and the main thing is to recognize in time that the cause was a smartphone.
KP.ru reports on the main sign of a teenager’s addiction to a smartphone, citing Anna Ermolaeva, deputy head of the Federal Coordination Center for Providing Psychological Services in the Education System.
If a teenager has developed a smartphone addiction, then in the first hour after waking up or before going to bed, he constantly checks for messages in messengers or social networks.
The expert talks about the existence of different degrees of a child’s fascination with gadgets.
However, the most alarming sign is the deterioration of relationships with loved ones, relatives, and peers.
First, communication deteriorates, and then, in response to requests or restrictions from parents, the child begins to react aggressively.
In this case, you should definitely consult a psychologist, the specialist explains.
The child also develops anxiety and irritability, especially in the absence of access to a smartphone and the Internet.
