In the era of the Digital Revolution, the use of the internet, especially social media, has seen a significant rise across all age groups. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) have become immensely popular.
While social media offers various benefits such as easy communication, business enhancement, and educational support, excessive usage can lead to addiction, impacting productivity negatively. Studies show that many individuals, especially teenagers, spend hours daily on social media platforms.
Signs of social media addiction in children may include poor sleeping patterns, poor posture due to prolonged screen time, heightened emotions leading to emotional imbalances, irritability, and anger over trivial matters, and a refusal to share social media logins with parents.
Experts suggest that regulating screen time, encouraging breaks, involving children in physical activities, and setting boundaries on social media usage can help address these issues. Parents should also have open discussions with their children about online habits and establish rules at home to manage social media addiction effectively.