‘Too much screen activity is bad for teenagers’ health’

Parents who are grateful that the use of computers and smartphones keeps children calm seem to be unaware of the potential harm of so much time spent in the virtual world, a new study shows.

A study in the International Journal of Youth and Adolescence found that screen addiction is taking a toll on children.

The study’s findings show that that prolonged use of electronic media can have significant negative effects on children’s behaviour, health, and school performance.