Child Internet Addiction – Parent Guidance Information

SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE AN INTERNET ADDICTION

Loses track of time while online Sacrifices needed hours of sleep to spend time online
Becomes agitated or angry when online time is interrupted
Checks email or online messages several times a day
Prefers to spend time online rather than with friends or family
Disobeys time limits that have been set for internet usage
Lies about amount of time spent online or ” sneaks ” online when no one is around
Seems preoccupied with getting back online when away from the computer
Loses interest in activities that were enjoyable before he or she had online access