A young woman using her laptop
Photo: Ed Yourdon – Creative Commons, Flickr
Adapted from The Vancouver Sun
Teenage Internet addiction* is on the rise in B.C.
Many teenagers now spend 7 to 14 hours a day on the Internet.
Parents and teachers worry
these teenagers might be addicted to the Internet.
* (say: ah-dik-shun)
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There are many signs of Internet addiction:
Some teenagers may not sleep well.
Some teenagers may not take care of themselves.
Some teenagers may neglect family, friends, school and other things.
Some teenagers may feel sad or angry when they cannot use the computer.
Illustrations: Nola Johnston