Negative Effects Of Internet Addiction

  Do you know that half of of all teens think they’re addicted to their devices. 50% of teens admitted their addiction. 56% of teens go online several  times a day , 12% of teens go online for a once in a day , 6% of teens go online weekly and just 2% of teens go online rarely? Actually addiction is not just teen problem; it is also an adult problem, too. 27% of parents cannot put their own devices down. It is really big problem for our lives. It affects our behavior , relationships , characteristics, grades ,future , and health.   

One of the most common effects of internet addiction on teenagers is getting bad grades at school.Most of the teens are texting or watching something on their devices or TV while they are doing their school homework or practise. Because of that they cannot concentrate on their work. So they cannot learn their lessons. The university  of Sussex said it affects your brain efficiency and even affects your IQ.

   The second  negative effect is lack of sleep.55% of teenagers reported texting and using the digital

platforms for at least an hour a night before bed and nearly 85 percent of teenagers sleep with their phones on or near their beds. The usage of the internet during the bedtime affects teenagers not only the quality and amount of sleep but also the level of alertness during the day.

The third negative effect is problems in face to face communication. 77% of teens get distracted by

devices and don’t pay attention when they are together. Because of that teens have problems in face to face conversation.

We are in technology age and we were born with this technology. So it means that technology is our life. But we need to limit ourselves on the internet because if we don’t, it will affect our lives.

                                                    Works Cited

Lenhart, Amanda. “Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015”. www.pewinternet.org. Pew Research Center. Apr. 9, 2015. Web. Feb. 28, 2019.

Mazzola, Jessica. “Nighttime texting linked to bad grades, NJ study finds”. www.nj.com. NJ.com. Oct. 8, 2015. Web. Feb. 28, 2019.

“Teen say they’re addicted to technology.Here’s how parents can help.” thewashingtonpost.com. the washington post. May 3,2016.web.10 March 2019.