Protect your Children from Smartphone Addiction
Smartphone addiction is a serious and growing problem that has similarities to gaming and even drug addiction. Today, a high percentage of American children and adolescents consider themselves addicted to their phones. In many cases, they are unwilling to change their habits due to feeling weak or vulnerable when disconnected from the web and without access to their smartphone.
10.3 YEARS
Average age for a child to have their own smartphone
60 MINUTES
Time spent by most children and adolescents playing outside
6.5 hours
Average daily screen time for children and adolescents
Why are children so addicted to their smartphones?
Fear of loneliness and illusion of social integration given by telephones
Advertising and social pressure make it known that telephone use is essential
Dopamine “rewards” receiving messages, notifications and likes
Overreliance on permanent Internet access creates feelings of vulnerability once it's gone
Smartphone use has become an integral part of their personal expression
Substance abuse in children can lead to depression and anxiety, sleep problems, childhood obesity, learning and relationship problems
Learning problems
Problem: Excessive smartphone use is associated with lower math and school performance, reduced physical activity, and problems with classmates.
Relationship problems
Problem: Smartphone engagement may distract teens from being present in the real world. This impacts their relationships with those around them.
Solution: With Smartwatchphone you can limit screen time and set daily limits on your child's device so they have more time for family and friends.
Nomophobia
Problem: Many children these days have an irrational but real fear of being without their smartphone or the inability to use it (for example, lack of signal or up-to-the-minute). This fear is called nomophobia.
Solution: Smartwatchphone can block time-consuming apps and filter unnecessary content to help your kids get more involved in other areas of life.
Smartwatchphone's advice:
The children's connected watch is the ideal solution to its problems without frustrating your child
