2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43
The Internet and the Computer are an integral part of our life and, at the same time, a problem. Unfortunately, addiction to computers and the Internet is a disease that affects not only us, but also our children. Due to the excessive passion for the computer, the child's relationship with loved ones suffers, he distances himself, his educational activity suffers. Contrary to popular stereotype, it takes not years to develop dependence on a computer (as in the case of alcoholism), but much less time. Thus, 25% of addicts surveyed by K. Young acquired addiction within six months after starting to work on the Internet, 58% - during the second half of the year, and 17% - soon after a year (Young, 1998, p. 27). According to the data of Korean researchers, among senior schoolchildren, possible Internet addiction is registered in 38% of the respondents (Kim et al., 2005).
What is the danger of dependence on a Computer? In the course of the research, it was found that among Internet addicts there is a higher level of affective with a predominance of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as masked depression in the framework of low-grade schizophrenia (Dzholdygulov et al., 1999). Korean researchers have found that older schoolchildren with Internet addictions have more frequent depression with an increased risk of suicide (Kim et al., 2005).
How do you know if your child is computer dependent? According to the studies of K. Young (1998), M. Orzack (Orzack, 1998), dangerous signals are:
Psychological symptoms: • Constant anticipation of the next session by the child • Increased time spent at the computer • Well-being or euphoria at the computer • Inability to stop • Increased amount of time spent at the computer • Neglect of family and friends • Feelings of emptiness, depression, irritation not at the computer • Lie to friends or family about your activities • Problems with work or study
Physical symptoms: • Carpal tunnel syndrome (tunnel damage to the nerve trunks of the arm associated with prolonged muscle strain) • Dry eyes • Migraine-type headaches • Back pain • Irregular eating, skipping meals • Neglect of personal hygiene • Sleep disorders, change sleep patterns
Computer addiction therapy Most experts recognize that all addictions have a common basis, and deliverance is possible with the consent of the addict himself to follow the therapeutic prescriptions and recommendations. However, children are increasingly susceptible to computer dependence, while they often lack a certain psychological maturity - for example, the ability for self-control and self-government, developed reflection, as well as the ability and, most importantly, the desire to foresee possible consequences (especially negative ones) their actions. Therefore, in order to save children from computer addiction, the participation of their parents is necessary. Here are some steps to help your kids get rid of computer addiction:
1. Set a limit on the amount of time your child can spend on the Internet; 2. Agree with your child that from time to time for several days in a row he will not work at the computer; 3. Programmatically block access to any specific Internet resources; 4. Introduce penalties for non-compliance with these kinds of rules and restrictions and stick to them; 5. Help your child to think of other entertainments that are more enjoyable than the pleasure of working at the Computer; 6. Invite your child to turn to you for help every time when your own efforts to get rid of the computer is not enough; 7. A couple of auxiliary "levers" of influence on the child: if you are addicted to the Internet, you can reduce the speed of the Internet connection in your apartment. This will increase the irritation from the Internet, and, therefore, you will want to turn off the computer; turn off pictures, it will make surfing the web boring;
And the main thing:
8. Improve the child's self-esteem; 9. Encourage your child's social adaptation; 10. Encourage sports and other outdoor activities; 11. Build a strong, trusting relationship with your child. This is your only real foothold in the fight against computer addiction. Author: Nina Volontey
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