Jun 7, 2021
Another
Memorial Day weekend observation... I couldn't believe how many
families were at our hotel (poolside, restaurant, lobby, etc.) all
ignoring each other, with their faces glued to their "Digital
Pacifiers!" The use by both adults and children was alarming. We
need to be aware of how much screen time our children have, and
realize how badly it is damaging the relationship we have with our
kids. We also need to educate ourselves that psychologists,
psychiatrists, and neuro-biologists are hired by these gaming
companies, specifically to make devices, games and social media
MORE ADDICTIVE. Finally, start being aware that as kids use more
devices, diagnoses for anxiety is increasing dramatically. As a
result, the prescribing of anxiety medication for kids has
increased astronomically. We're also starting to see specialized
facilities for "detoxing" off devices springing up nationwide.
Device overuse in kids is spiking at an alarming rate, and if we
don't start educating ourselves about the dangers, and making
changes in our families, we are going to see generations of kids
that are anxious, socially isolated, and addicted.