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Showing posts with label Teen Internet Addiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teen Internet Addiction. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sue Scheff: Is Your Teen Addicted to the Internet?
Warning Signs your Teen May Be Addicted
Psychological and Physical Signs and Symptoms
If you are worried that your teen may be suffering from an unhealthy addiction to the Internet, there are many physical and mental warning signs to watch for. Many of these symptoms are very similar to those of depression and anxiety, another very serious condition affecting teens today. If you feel your teen is suffering from depression, please visit Sue Scheff™'s web resource on teen depression and anxiety.
•Feelings of intense happiness and euphoria while using the Internet, and feelings of depression, anxiety or irritability if away from the computer
•Cravings for the Internet - Never having enough time with it
•Neglecting family and friends - spending more time with the computer and less time doing activities previously enjoyed.
•Getting behind on homework or school activities
•Lying about what they are doing while online
•Complains of dry eyes
•Complains of Headaches
•Complains of Backaches
•Changes in eating habits such as skipping meals or over eating
•Neglect of personal hygiene
•Problems with sleep
What Should Parents Do?
•Examine your Internet habits. Do you spend too much time in front of the screen? The habits of you and your family impact your teen. Be a good role model!
•Look for the above warning signs, and take action if you feel your teen may be at risk. Seek professional help.
•Always keep the computer in a common area of the home where it can be monitored by you.
•DO NOT BAN THE INTERNET. Instead, work with your teen on a time schedule that feels fair to the both of you.
•Encourage social activity outside of the Internet. Because chatting, emails, and other online social media make it easy for teens to stay at home, open the door to more outside activity. Plan events with friends and family.
Psychological and Physical Signs and Symptoms
If you are worried that your teen may be suffering from an unhealthy addiction to the Internet, there are many physical and mental warning signs to watch for. Many of these symptoms are very similar to those of depression and anxiety, another very serious condition affecting teens today. If you feel your teen is suffering from depression, please visit Sue Scheff™'s web resource on teen depression and anxiety.
•Feelings of intense happiness and euphoria while using the Internet, and feelings of depression, anxiety or irritability if away from the computer
•Cravings for the Internet - Never having enough time with it
•Neglecting family and friends - spending more time with the computer and less time doing activities previously enjoyed.
•Getting behind on homework or school activities
•Lying about what they are doing while online
•Complains of dry eyes
•Complains of Headaches
•Complains of Backaches
•Changes in eating habits such as skipping meals or over eating
•Neglect of personal hygiene
•Problems with sleep
What Should Parents Do?
•Examine your Internet habits. Do you spend too much time in front of the screen? The habits of you and your family impact your teen. Be a good role model!
•Look for the above warning signs, and take action if you feel your teen may be at risk. Seek professional help.
•Always keep the computer in a common area of the home where it can be monitored by you.
•DO NOT BAN THE INTERNET. Instead, work with your teen on a time schedule that feels fair to the both of you.
•Encourage social activity outside of the Internet. Because chatting, emails, and other online social media make it easy for teens to stay at home, open the door to more outside activity. Plan events with friends and family.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
10 Types of Teen Internet Users
I have noticed that there is a huge spectrum of teens online. There are literally thousands of articles that have been written in the past four years about teens online (I have written some of them!) but they refer to teens online all the same. This is simply not true, there are many different kinds of ‘users.’
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Bullies in Cyberspace
Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff) Everyone remembers the school bully in their lives. Maybe they stole your bike, or bloodied your nose, or spread a nasty rumor that had you hiding out in the bathroom. Whatever they did, they made life miserable. But as bad as they were, you could ...
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Parents Learn About Online Safety
As a Parent Advocate (Sue Scheff) this article can help parents monitor and understand what their kids are doing online, as far as their - buzz words and slang.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
On the Net, Bullying takes an Insidious Turn
Parent's Universal Resource Experts is proactive in educating parents today on the issues surrounding our kids - the most critical today is the dangers of the Internet & Cyberbullying. As a Parent Advocate, (Sue Scheff), I believe we have to keep informed and up to date on Cyber-Safety.
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Sunday, November 25, 2007
Teen Suicide Spurs Cyberbullying Law
As a parent advocate (Sue Scheff), I believe it is time for laws to be put in place against cyberbullying and Internet Abuse. Especially where our children are involved. Since winning an $11.3M jury verdict for damages involving Internet Defamation and Invasion of Privacy - I have become involved in being a voice for other victims of CyberAbuse.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Internet Divide - Connect with Kids
As the Founder of Parent's Universal Resource Experts, I believe parents need to be kept informed and educated on today's teens. Kids today have their own language on the Internet and as parents, we need to know more about this. Tips for parents are here.
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Saturday, November 3, 2007
Sue Scheff: Parents may need to intervene in cyberbullying by Brian Greeson
Recently I created a new website to help parents understand Teen Internet Addiction www.sue-scheff.net - that deals with kids "wrapped up in the web." Today's parents need to be educated and informed on this expanding Cyberspace and the potential dangers of it with our children.
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