What the Experts Say II

This article also affects the impact of the media on children and adolescents, how children and adolescents feel, learn, think and behave.

The paper describes the moments when, due to excessive use of the screen, the risk of obesity increases, as well as problems with sleep, school performance and risky behaviour. Moreover, children and adolescents are vulnerable to cyberbullying. The author of this article cited statistics on the use of digital media. It is said: “Almost 75% of adolescents have a smartphone”, or “76% of adolescents use at least one site on social networks. Over 70% of adolescents visit several social networks, such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram”,but after such long time being exposed to media “...all children and adolescents need enough sleep (8-12 hours, depending on age), physical activity (1 hour) and time outside the environment”. The topic held in this article also confirms the fact that children and teenagers have a strong influence from the media, as indicated in this article.

References:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Adverse-Effects-of-Television-Commercials.aspx