6. + Teenagers use their mobile
device as an escape and a
form of freedom.
Research states that a teen losing their phone
would be "disastrous to their social lives"
-Richard Alleyne
Photo by Nazaka2002
8. +
“A McAfee study last
year, noted that 70%
of teens actively seek
to hide their online
behavior from their
parents.”
Photo by Lucas Malta
-Brian S Hall
14. + 5. It is much more difficult for parents
to monitor their child’s actions.
Photo by hotblack
15. +Frankly, cell phones are
entertaining.
Teens are fascinated
by these devices.
Photo by
Rajeshkrishnan
16. +
This constant interaction may lead to
behavioural, social, and affective
problems.
-Mariano Choliz
Photo by hotblack
17. + Addiction may interfere with school work or other
personal activities that may threaten one’s
physical interactions and well being.
Photo by mconnors
19. + We need a clearer understanding
about what drives this mobile
addiction .
-Richard Alleyne
So we can lead the way for
consumer generations to come.
Photo by DuBoix
20. +
The mobile device has become
the most universal form of
communication and there is no
doubt its use will increase.
Photo by imelenchon
21. + However, overuse is concerning…
Teens use their phones at inappropriate times,
check their phones constantly, feel uneasy without
them, and think of their device as part of them.
Photo by imelenchon
22. + Being constantly connected with your friend
circle even when in a face to face conversation
should not be the definition of normal.
Photo by Seemann
23. +
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