Addiction to gadgets is a common problem that not only children face: sometimes it is very difficult for parents to "tear" themselves away from their smartphone screen.
However, social networks and games can have a more negative impact on a child due to their young age and lack of life experience.
How to tell if children have an addiction
They spend all their free time on social networks and games.
Experts note that this sign is the most important, so it cannot be ignored. If you notice that your child spends every free minute in virtual reality, then you should take action.
As a rule, in such cases it is recommended to seek help from specialists.
Aggression
If you try to distract your child from gadgets, he becomes aggressive. This is a clear sign of an already formed addiction.
In such cases, it will be very difficult to solve the problem on your own.
Lack of other interests
Children are curious by nature, so they should have a very broad range of interests. A child usually has a large number of hobbies and friends.
If the entire focus of attention has shifted to gadgets, then this is a very sad picture.
It is important to understand that parents are also to blame for this problem. First of all, it is worth understanding that you should not set a negative example for your children, so spend less time on social networks.
Secondly, you shouldn’t allow your child to use gadgets without supervision: set a time limit and make sure they follow the rules.
