More youths seeking help for online addictions
The results of a National Youth Survey released recently have raised concerns over youths spending too much time online. Experts have said that if not monitored, the habit may lead to addiction.
When it comes to internet usage, the latest “State of the Youths in Singapore” report revealed that nearly 8 in 10 youths “strongly agree” or “agree” that they spend their time online for entertainment purposes.
It might not be much of a tell tale sign of a growing social problem but the TOUCH Cyber wellness centre has already begun to see an increase in cases of gaming addiction. The number of counselling cases went up by 40 per cent last year, to 71 cases, compared to 2009.
This is a growing problem in every country! Child obesity is highly linked to this problem. Children spend all hours on the computer and it has become their social outlet as well.
The computer should NEVER replace interactive involvement in sports, charity, community, and leisure activities. I meet little girls and boys who lack social skills because since they were born their main source of activity was with the computer. Very sad.
I know of a woman who divorced her husband bc she said that he spent more time on the computer than at home with her. Personally, I think that was his escape from being in an unhappy union. Because if I were living with that woman, I would probably go on a vacation never to return!
Alot of people use the old laptop as their world away from home.