Self-control refers to an individual's ability to effectively manage and control their actions and impulses. In the adolescent stage, because the prefrontal lobe (the area responsible for decision-making and control) is not yet fully developed, they are often more susceptible to instant gratification** and have difficulty resisting the pleasure of the Internet.
The family is the first classroom for developing self-control. Parents can help teens gradually build and improve self-control by setting rules, guiding delayed gratification, and encouraging goal setting. However, if there is a lack of consistency, clarity or over-indulgence in homeschooling, it can lead to adolescents not developing sufficient self-control, which increases the risk of Internet addiction.
Value orientation refers to an individual's judgment and choice of the value of things. During adolescence, an individual's value system is being formed and is susceptible to external influences and shocks. Pluralistic values, virtual fulfillment, and the possibility of escapism in the online world can all have a negative impact on young people's value orientation.
The family is an important place for transmitting and shaping values. Parents convey correct values and attitudes towards life to young people through their own words and deeds, education methods, and family atmosphere. However, if family education ignores values education, lacks effective communication with children, or has problems such as conflict of values, it may lead to adolescents not being able to form a stable and healthy value orientation, and thus being more susceptible to the influence of bad information on the Internet.
In addition to the above two points, the link between home education and adolescent Internet addiction is also reflected in the following aspects:
If teens are not receiving adequate support and emotional satisfaction in their families, they may turn online for comfort and belonging. Therefore, the harmony of family relationships and the emotional investment of parents in their children will affect the Internet use behavior of adolescents.
The way parents supervise and guide teenagers' Internet use is also an important factor affecting Internet addiction. Regulation that is too strict or too lax can cause problems. Proper supervision and guidance can help teenagers develop good habits of using the Internet, while lack of supervision may lead them to become addicted to the Internet.
Homeschooling should not only focus on children's behavior, but also their mental health. Internet addiction often goes hand in hand with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, parents need to understand their children's psychological state and provide necessary psychological support and guidance to prevent and improve Internet addiction.
In conclusion, there is a strong link between adolescent internet addiction and family education. The self-control ability of teenagers and the formation of correct value orientation, as well as the prevention of teenagers' Internet addiction, are topics of common concern to millions of parents, and it is the direction of family education that deserves continuous and in-depth exploration.