What should parents do when faced with a screen-addicted teenager? Is dialogue enough?
It's important to differentiate between an addiction and a strong passing interest. In the case of screen addiction (social networking, video games, etc.), which leads to the teenager's social isolationthere is often a deeper cause to be identified. In such cases, it's important to encourage the teenager to talk about his or her difficulties (low self-esteem, loneliness, boredom, malaise) with patience and kindness. However, if the situation is complex if the situation is complex, you may wish to enlist the help help from a professional or a doctor.
For further information, we recommend that you consult :
- Institut national du Sommeil et de la Vigilance website
- The Morphée network website (health network dedicated to the management of chronic sleep disorders)
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)
- The Santé Publique France website, and its documents on sleep