-- Clearfork Academy has published a guide on smartphone addiction in teenagers. Parents who are concerned about their teen’s phone use and mental health can refer to the resource for strategies to help their teen overcome their addiction and signs that professional treatment may be necessary.
For more information, please visit https://clearforkacademy.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-phone-addiction-in-teens-step-by-step-guide-for-parents/
According to one report by Common Sense Media, teenagers in the U.S. are spending an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes on their phones each day. The report also found that many young users of technology spend this time watching videos or on social media, which research has suggested can be detrimental to self-esteem and may raise anxiety levels, leading to poorer mental health over the long term.
To address unhealthy phone use, Clearfork Academy says that parents should approach their teens with observations about their mental health and stress levels when they are unable to access their phone, as this reduces the chances of their child pushing them away. When the teen is open to dialogue about phone use, the resource then advises parents to set rules together with their child, rather than for them. Effective household rules include designating certain areas of the home as phone-free zones; Clearfork Academy says that the most impactful places are the dinner table or the bedroom, especially at night. Additionally, parents and other members of the household must be prepared to follow these rules themselves to set a good example.
To help with enforcement, parents can also consider using built-in tools like Apple Screen Time and Google Family Link. These can limit screen time and remind the teen when they have used their phone too long.
Finally, Clearfork Academy’s guide says that parents should supplement phone use with meaningful alternatives. This includes encouraging real-life socialization or making offline hobbies more accessible for their teen.
While phone addiction rarely requires rehab, unhealthy smartphone use driven by impulse control issues or underlying mental disorders should be addressed through therapy. Clearfork Academy says that a teen whose mental health or academic performance is declining, who is using their phone to engage in risky behaviors, or who becomes aggressive or volatile when phone access is restricted is a strong candidate for professional treatment.
More information is available at https://clearforkacademy.com/
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