“This past year, American teens and pre-teens spent an average of nine hours per day in front of a screen.”
So writes Auguste Meyrat, a teacher, in his online article about tech addiction and our young people. They “are glued to their devices, playing video games, scrolling through social media, and streaming videos.”
The harm done by this fixation, which the coronavirus pandemic only worsened, is immense. These same kids are missing out on face-to-face interactions, outdoor sports and play, reading, and any number of other activities. Most observers, especially parents, agree that this addiction—there’s no better name for it—is unhealthy….