Teen Electronic Media Addiction
Does your teen suffer from electronic media addiction?
Does your teen like to send and receive text messages, listen to music using an ipod, MP3, etc., or spend time playing a video game or face-booking online? Well if your teen is like mine then the answer is yes. My teen is definitely addicted to some form of electronic media. Is it a bad addiction for our teens? My answer is no.
However, I do feel there should be some guidelines and usage should be monitored. I do know many teens who do not own a cell phone, a computer, or other electronic media. Therefore, it seems as if it is up to the parents to teach their children how electronic media should be used. The days of writing letters, and speaking to someone face to face are over. Teens seem more comfortable speaking to each other through face book and texting.
It’s a little scary because some teens say hurtful things to one another and feel completely comfortable doing it without having to be face to face. That’s why it is the parent’s responsibility to monitor cellphones and computers. I personally know of many situations where teens have used face book to make personal attacks on other teens.
Parents need to have access to their son or daughters personal face book account. Parents also need to look at what texts are being sent and received. As a parent, I have a right to know what is going on in my teen’s life and an obligation to keep him safe.
Do you feel the same as I do as a parent with a teen who suffers from electronic media addiction?
