Parenting - Behaviour | 0-18 yrs
8 Addictions To Save Your Child From
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The phrase 'addiction' is usually associated with a craving for intoxicants or drugs. However, that's not the case. Even an innocuous habit(s) over which we lose control and indulge in despite knowing its adverse effects and consequences is also an addiction.
As parents, we do our best to teach our children how to lead a healthy life. However, for various reasons, some children end up craving for things that are harmful to them.Â
Today, the scope for getting addicted to something is much higher than before. Advancements in technology mean that our children are now vulnerable to new forms of addiction, which include things like the Internet, video games, and social media.
As parents, we need to watch out for signs and symptoms of addiction in our children. Swipe through the clips of our ClipBook to know about some habits that can turn addictive and take your child down the wrong path.Â
What Is Addiction?
All of us have our favourite activities, which we like to indulge in as often as we can. For example, eating sweets or watching movies or playing games on the computer. Most of us indulge in them only when the time is right. But, there are a few w...
The Internet
When used properly, the Internet can be a wonderful supplement to conventional learning methods. However, spending too much time on the Internet can also affect a child in many adverse ways, including leading to the development of Internet addicti...
Video Games
Within healthy limits, video games can actually be good for children — relieving stress and building reflexes. Unfortunately, it is also extremely easy to get addicted to them, whether you're a child or an adult. Video game addiction may promote v...
Selfies
Perhaps the most recent addiction to come to light is that of selfies. Over the last few years, there have been some horrific stories of children (and adults) losing their lives in an attempt to take fantastic selfies. Selfie addiction, especially...
Social Media
Anyone can get addicted to social media. However, children are especially prone to developing it. Most children get attracted to social media websites when they discover that their friends are already there. Social media addiction can lead to with...
Caffeine Addiction
Surprisingly, a lot of children are getting addicted to caffeine these days. And, the worst part is, most parents don't even think it's a problem. Some children may take caffeine to stay up late during exams whereas others might pick up the habit ...
Drugs
Although most people don't talk about it, drug addiction in children is a serious problem, and it's only growing. Drugs that children get addicted to may be something as common as the cough syrup to substances such as brown sugar, LSD and MDMA. So...
Adrenaline
The phrase 'addiction' usually brings to mind images of individuals abusing alcohol or drugs; however, increasing stress levels to force the body to release more adrenaline is also a habit that is quite prevalent among the youth...
Gambling
Gambling is a habit that is usually associated with adults. However, quite a few children are also addicted to the habit, and their numbers are increasing. Easy and unsupervised access to the Internet has also played a role in introducing children...
