We see that the use of technology is increasing day by day when families apply to specialists or in our social life. Of course, although an increase in use seems normal in parallel with the development of technology, issues such as "for what, how much and how" it is used are very important. Children can use screens (computer, phone, tablet, television, etc.) at a very early age and for long hours and may have difficulty complying with the limits set by their families in this regard. Because all his friends use the screen a lot, he thinks that this is normal behavior, and when limits are set, he can feel restricted and unfair. However, it seems that they have a hard time keeping themselves entertained in the absence of a screen. In fact, the biggest reason for this is to introduce children to screens at an early age, allow their uncontrolled use with the thought that they do not cause problems, and not expose them to toys or materials that can develop their imagination. Also, being a victim of advertisements made under the name of educational games or videos.
Of course, not every internet or technology use is a problem. It includes steps from normal to addiction. From use for necessity, to use for entertainment and leisure; It varies from problematic internet use to a level that affects the flow of personal life. If the use of the internet or technology has become a person's recurring thoughts, other pursuits have begun to be seen as obstacles, if the person has become the best friend and social relationships have weakened, the person cannot give up the internet or technology; If he plans his time and financial expenses accordingly, we can now talk about addiction. In such a situation, the person may think that the only source of happiness and joy is technology and the internet, and he/she can no longer enjoy the activities he/she used to enjoy, or may close himself/herself to alternatives.
Frequent and long-term use of the internet brings with it problems on different issues. For example, internet gambling addiction, internet porn addiction, online shopping addiction, excessive use of mobile phones.
Excessive use of the internet and technology can be the result of different psychological problems, as well as related Reliability can also cause various problems over time. Internet and technology addiction under all circumstances; It is closely related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, impulse control disorder, social phobia, performance anxiety and depression. In addition, when seen in children and adolescents, issues such as family relationships and parental attitudes and approaches are also very important.
It is an observed fact that long-term and uncontrolled screen use from an early age is quite damaging in areas such as attention, learning, language development, cognitive development, behavioral disorders, impulsivity, as well as social skills and social relations. .
In such a situation, families must be good observers. It is very important that they act decisively from the very beginning regarding controlled and limited-term use and teach the limits in a conciliatory attitude. Internet or technology use by children or young people alone and in their rooms for long periods of time can also lead to risky consequences. Families need to highlight their informative and protective sides rather than a prohibitive attitude. Therefore, not only through rules and boundaries, but also parents should be careful to be the right model with their own behavior. However, there is an important point; If there are other accompanying problems and the situation becomes complicated, it should not be forgotten that expert support is also required.
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