Fatherhood in a Technological World – Message #13
Does your child have an unhealthy addiction to technology?
Blogger’s Note: I can’t believe I’ve dealt myself yet another tough subject to cover. Writing about this is going to be tough without giving the subject adequate respect.
Just because the use of handheld technology is a widespread phenomena, that doesn’t mean that it couldn’t have the negative affect of being like any other well known unhealthy addiction. While alcohol, drugs, and even caffeine are typically out of reach for most children, getting their hands on a smart device is minimally restrained by any social mores but instead accepted at all ages in most environments.
This video is not going to impress you with research evidence, because it’s simply thoughts based on my some of my observations of people’s behavior. But read below for an excerpt I drew from an article from www.netaddictionrecovery.com which outlines some key symptoms of tech addiction.
The main purpose of my article is to raise the flag on this issue. If you as a parent are not aware that technology for a child can lead to an unhealthy addiction (and therefore have a negative impact on multiple areas of his or her life), then you will not be as alert to establish necessary disciplines to counter problems your child may be developing.
I would not just apply it to children, check yourself for the same issues since leadership by example is important.
8 Signs You May Need Help for Problematic Technology Use (www.netaddictionrecovery.com)
- You’d rather spend time interfacing with technology (e.g., playing games, using the Internet, text messaging, shopping online, or social networking, etc.) rather than pursuing other activities or responsibilities in life.
- When you’re asked to stop playing or using technology, you are more concerned about letting down your online friends, than letting down those closest to you.
- You find creative ways to conceal, lie about, or hide your use from others–like getting up when others have gone to bed so you can continue playing without detection.
- Shortly after arising each day, one of the first things you do is get online, start playing, or check your messages.
- You engage with technology as a way of avoiding conflict and the negative consequences you might be experiencing as a result of your use.
- You previously found video gaming and technology use exciting and fun. Now you continue to play, but it’s not as challenging and rewarding as it once was.
- People in your life are constantly nagging you about the amount of time you spend gaming, or using the computer, cell phone, or social networking.
- Regardless of the consequences, you tell yourself, and others that your use is a “lifestyle” choice.
(Source: www.netaddictionrecovery.com)
CY
About Fatherhood in a Technological World
Fathers of young children in today’s modern society are facing unprecedented challenges with the wave of technology allowing ever easier access to the internet. The effect on your children has and will have a great influence on their growth. As a parent, you may be feeling the anxiety of having to confront the challenges of being at the end of the rail of the powerful forces driving technology into the laps and hands of your children.
Your work is cut out for you are a father. Even though popular culture doesn’t do well to herald the value of the leadership role of men in the form of fathers, let me tell you right now, being a father in this time and age has never been more important.
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