Internet addiction among teenagers
Internet addiction, that is, the meaning of Internet addiction, refers to the strong dependence on the Internet due to long-term Xi inertia immersion in network time and space, and has reached an obsessive and difficult behavioral state and psychological state.
The causes of adolescent Internet addiction are divided into external and internal causes
Internal Causes:
External factors include social and environmental factors, such as the emergence of Internet cafes and online games.
There are also family education factors, parental indifference, and simple and rough management.
External Factors:
Internal factors include the child's lack of satisfaction, including academic failure, loneliness, interpersonal barriers, etc.
In addition, it also includes children's physiological and personality factors, such as children who are in adolescence will pay more attention to the Internet, and people who love new things and seek excitement tend to hunt for curiosities online.
The damage that internet addiction can do to children is long-lasting.
Accordingly, a new term popped up"Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAD)".to see what symptoms it has to show up:
Physical
It is manifested by loss of appetite, gastrointestinal dysfunction, malnutrition, sleep rhythm disorders, fatigue, weakness, palpitation, chest tightness and other autonomic nerve disorders. This excessive and persistent online behavior also increases the risk of inducing other medical conditions such as cervical spondylosis, myopia, developmental retardation, skill deterioration, allergic diseases, etc.
Spiritual aspect
Psychiatric symptoms manifest as pessimism, depression, loss of hope for the future, and even loneliness, anxiety, depression, etc. These symptoms usually appear after an over-addiction to the Internet, last for a short period of time, and decrease or disappear with the withdrawal of Internet addiction. The content of symptoms is influenced by and closely related to the online content that the patient is exposed to, and the change of symptoms is affected by the online content and the patient's personality characteristics.
Social functioningInternet addicted adolescents are limited in their interpersonal interactions, and in severe cases, they may form self-isolation. You will see people who can speak well on the Internet, but in reality, they are "dead", and they are unable to communicate face-to-face.
In addition, there is a large amount of information on the network can be easily obtained with just a click of the mouse, children are addicted to it, it is a process of passive reception, without thinking too much, let alone focusing on memorizing and learning Xi, in the long run, it will cause low concentration, poor memory, brain function deterioration, naturally, it is difficult to have good results in Xi learning.
What should parents do in the face of Internet addiction?The following points can be referred to:
Understand the child
Understanding that the Internet is a huge resource is beneficial for children to learn to use the Internet to broaden their horizons and enrich their knowledge.
So, don't think of it as an enemy of your child's learning Xi, but try to understand it, use it and even enjoy it, swim with your child.
Not only will there be a lot of family fun between parents and children, but it will also guide children better. In addition, children doing something they enjoy online is also a kind of self-regulation and relaxation.
Raise awareness about the web
Improve network awareness, learn Xi network knowledge, and use your own attitude towards the Internet to guide children to use the Internet correctly.
Don't let your child "broaden their horizons" on the Internet until they become addicted to it, and you can't overly control your child's online use for fear of the dangers of the Internet.
Through proper guidance and reasonable supervision, parents should not only directly control the time teenagers spend online at home and school, but also improve their ability to use the Internet reasonably.
Meet the psychological needs of your child.
The main reason why children are addicted to video games or the Internet is because of their own psychological needs. Parents should respect and satisfy them. On the one hand, meet the child's legal Internet requirements;On the other hand, it can also be done in other ways
For example, some children choose to go online because they are lonely. At this time, parents should spend more time with their children, communicate more with their children, and pay more attention to their parents.
Parents can encourage their children to participate in physical activity and social activities, among other things. If they meet their needs by going online because of a lack of socialization.
Don't play with your phone in front of your child
The companionship and interaction of parents is a supplement to the spiritual life of children, and adults often use busy work as an excuse to "dump" their children on the Internet, so that children can rely on the virtual world to live. Many parents themselves are addicted to the Internet, on the one hand, accusing their children of using too much Internet, and on the other hand, they pick up their mobile phones and brush the sky dark, so if they want their children to get rid of Internet addiction, the exemplary role of parents cannot be ignored.
Advice if internet addiction is harming a child's physical and mental health:Seek help from a professional mental health institution!Youth is not only the hope of every family, but also the hope of national development and national prosperity, let us use love and action to protect children from the invasion of the bad online world, and lead children to embark on a healthy and bright life path.