The internet is like a two-headed snake, so do use wisely
Profile Hello! I am Shu Qi. WELCOME TO MY BLOG! This is where discussions run wild, hope you all could stay tune (: This blog is to introduce on cyber addiction - of youths in particular. Youths tend to misuse or abuse the internet. Therefore we should clearly know the limit. To prevent us from falling into the depths of internet. Affiliates Mind prison:internet addiction disorder Internet addiction in adolescents Internet addiction:Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Self-Help Internet Addiction, a Worldwide Crisis UK teen to fight cyber addiction Archives December 2010 Credits ©Glamouresque.	Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Younger cyber addicts on the rise An Interview with Dr. David Greenfield on internet addiction. Youths all around the world have been exposed to overwhelming cyber attractions- social network, online gambling and many more. For obsessed users, it’s hard to tear away from their computer screens. It has become a national issue in recent years, as users started dropping dead from exhaustion after playing online games for days. There are an increased number of students skipping school to stay online. Which is shockingly self destructive. China has the world's largest internet population - almost 300 million users. They have set up youth boot camps to combat this trend. Aiming to wean them from the Internet and spend time exercising and doing group activities. The government has set up 100 over internet addiction counseling centers, treatment programs in nearly 100 hospitals, and now the rescue camp. Psychiatrists estimate that up to 30% of youths under 18 are at risk of internet addiction. credit: How addicted How much is too much? So how do you know if your child is addicted to cyber space? Well, it’s certainly a question for most people, especially busy working parents. Do take this quiz to find out if you are a cyber addict. It could also help you check on your love ones on their cyber behaviour From an interview of internet junkie, Anthony Chan. He plays the computer when his parents are away or when he’s alone. He cares less about the problem it brings. The internet is his drug and when connected, it makes the lonely schoolboy feel like the king of the world. "The computer is my friend; it's my life, my social life," he said Differentiation between reality and virtual Like in the movie inception, Mal,the female character can't differentiate between reality and virtual - which led to her death. It’s the same for cyber addicts as they can’t draw the line in the game. Consequences The consequences for excessive Internet use are growing. Nearly 20% of the people going online encounter one or more of the following problems. Personal neglect Compulsive checking for updates Withdraw from society Depression or suicide thoughts Marital problems Sexual addiction Gambling away savings. Drop in results in school Solution The Internet has been designed to be visible and accessible. At present, it’s not totally possible to restrict activity or prevent access to inappropriate content. Fortunately there ’re a number of ways to control Internet use. One way is to place a computer in a public place. Visibility creates social pressure and consequences for actions. People are unlikely to view undesirable material in public. Anti-virus or other necessary software could be downloaded onto your computer. It could be monitored and supervised by parents or adults. You could keep a log of how many hour you use for non-essential activities. Or is there anything making you stay online for hours when you planned for just 5 minutes? Think wisely! For people in need of help to solve addiction problems: Forum for hotlines Family & community development Solving an addiction requires more than skimming the surface. Remember that you are not the only one hurt in the process - your loved ones too. Facebook Marketing