As technology has advanced, electronic gadgets have increased in number and people use these devices in their day to day lives. These gadgets have made communication easier and even helped people to make an income through them as these days, some people work from home. Currently, people really need to use these electronic gadgets in one way or another as technology keeps on improving.. The mostly used electronic gadget is the mobile phone. It is used by everybody everyday and it is owned by almost everyone in the world.

Phones and TV’s can be very entertaining. People watch movies, listen to music, get into social media and even communicate with other people. Many people say they cannot be bored especially when they have their phones. Social media has made people interact with each other just within a click of a phone, it provides people with the trending news and also what is going on in the world. Many people meet on social media with others becoming friends while others even end up getting married. It gives many a very enjoyable time and fun experience, especially the youth.

Though the rate of growth of technology is impressive, it is said that too much of everything is poison. Many people spend too much time on their phones in a way that it has become really addictive. People come to realize that they have lost their time when they stop using their phones and check the time, they realize that they have wasted their day without knowing. The worst part of it is that this kind of addiction comes unknowingly to a person and it begins slowly, then it increases sub-consciously. Most people don’t like to admit that they have a phone addiction when they are told but the truth is, very many people have a phone problem. According to a research conducted by Cross River Therapy, 60% of Americans admit to being addicted to their phones.

The truth is that it is not only phones that people are addicted to, but also TVs and laptops. Parents are also complaining that their children are spending too much time on the screen to the point  that even when they call them, they can’t hear. Parents have taken measures to help stop their children from having a screen addiction. Some parents have time restrictions for their children’s phone usage. Other parents have even had to take devices away from the children so that they can focus on their studies.

Screen problem has even taken away the interaction between people. According to a research conducted by Cross River Therapy, 66.4% of children spend four or more hours per day on their phones. Screen addiction has completely cut the connection between parents and children in some families. The bond between siblings has been reduced by the screens.

According to the statistics by Niagara Recovery, the fear of not having a phone affects 40% of the population. People always check to see if they have their phones and most people even do it subconsciously. They are used to having their phones such that they have to ensure they carry it where they go. 70% of smartphone users check their phone within an hour of going to bed. Many people spend around one to two hours on their phone before they sleep if they go with their phones to their bedrooms. This shows the level in which these electronic devices can control the mind of the users without even knowing if they are not careful.

Other people have been so attached to their phones that if they wake up in the morning, the first thing that they do is to check their phones. They can spend a lot of time there and that is how they start wasting their time right from the time they are waking up. According to Cross River Therapy, teenagers can spend an average of 9 hours a day on their smartphones. According to the statistics from Bullies Out, Around a third of people say they feel either cut off (34%) or lost (29%) without the internet. Many people also admit to spending too much time online. That is why people who spend too much time on their screens claim to be tired while they have literally not done any work.

Many accidents have also been caused by drivers using their phones knowing very well the consequences and the danger that is associated with it. Research has shown that the stimuli produced by screens can activate the dopamine reward system in the brain, creating a dopamine feedback loop similar to those found in the brains of nicotine or cocaine users. Dopamine is the hormone responsible for driving and reinforcing habits and it is the one being triggered every time people spend too much time on their screens. Those who become addicted to their screens report spending an average of over four hours a day on their devices.

Screen time can be very dangerous if it is not properly managed. Many people get shocked when they see the amount of time they spend on their screens. People should take it very seriously as this can bring bondage to someone without knowing. The statistics show that a lot of people have screen time problems. Vigilance is highly required during the use of screens. Screen technology can make things easier to do but also, it has negative effects that people should be very cautious with. The question that everyone should be asking themselves is, “How much time do you spend on your screen time?”