Teens and internet addictions

A new survey from Common Sense Media found that:

• Half of teens and over one-quarter of parents feel they’re addicted to their mobile devices.
• At least a few times a week, more than three-quarters of parents and 41 percent of teens feel the other gets distracted by a device and doesn’t pay attention when they’re trying to talk.
• Seventy-two percent of teens and 48 percent of parents feel the need to immediately respond to texts, social-networking messages, and other notifications.
• Despite conflicts, most parents feel their teens’ use of mobile devices has made no difference or has even helped their relationship.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/what-parents-need-to-know-about-technology-addiction#

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/05/03/teens-say-theyre-addicted-to-technology-heres-how-parents-can-help/

http://www.vocativ.com/314911/half-of-teenagers-admit-they-cant-put-down-their-cellphones/