Technology Addiction: Concern, Debates, and Finding Balance - The Tech Edvocate | iPads, MakerEd and More  in Education | Scoop.it

"Although some argue that kids and teens are harmlessly “overindulging” in technology, others are deeply concerned.

“Side effects” of excessive Internet use include:

      * Anxiety and depression
      * Low self-esteem
     * Sleep problems
     * Aggression
     * Obesity
     * Decreased focus and productivity


And according to a report by Common Sense Media, technology and media use is a “source of tension” in many families. Children report that their parents check devices too much, causing them to feel “unimportant.” Meanwhile, parents struggle with limiting their children’s use of media and technology."