How can parents be aware though that it’s actually taking a toll in their children’s lives?
A report from BBC news say that a survey found that out of 2,750 respondents, one in 10 said that they take a look at their mobile phones 10 times a night. This is merely done just to check notifications.
This is somehow alarming. The poll was conducted by Digital Awareness UK and the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference. The two organizations warn parents that this may disrupt the students’ concentration and affect their daily performance at school. Let’s check the full details at BBC.com:
Teenagers Checking Mobile Phones in Night
Almost half (45%) of young people are checking their mobile phones after they have gone to bed, a poll suggests. Read more…
As for SBS Australia, they reported that children have become so dependent on their gadgets. Apparently, there’s now a trend in social media: FOMO is what kids call it. “Fear of missing out” – this fad can affect the children’s behavior.
Charlotte Robertson, DAUK co-founder, said: “The youngest (child checking their devices at least 10 times a night) is about nine, and many parents are very unaware of it.” Check out the full details below.
Kids Check Mobiles During Night: UK Study
Pupils said they risked turning up for school tired and unable to concentrate due to the notifications from their mobile devices while they were in bed, with one-tenth of those polled checking their phones at least 10 times a night. Read more…
The Telegraph reported that there is a greater percentage of students who admitted that using their gadgets at night affected their performance at school. Around 68 percent claimed this whereas 32 percent of the children who excessively used their gadgets said that their parents do not know about their habits.
About seven out of 10 students said that using their devices affects their school work.
Children Waking More Than 10 Times at Night to Check Smartphones
Experts warned that many parents are often ignorant of the frequency at which their children are checking mobile apps like Twitter, WhatsApp and Snapchat at night. Read more…
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