Do Electronics Have A Bad Effect On Children? By Jordan

                                                                                                       Have you ever wondered if electronics have a bad effect on adolescents? You may be spending a lot of time on computers, phones, etc., and wonder how it affects you? Well, electronics do affect you. You may be wondering if it affects you in a good or bad way. If you are one of those types of people that spends a lot of their time on electronics, then you might want to see what problems it can cause.

Research proves that electronics do not have a positive effect on adolescents. “Scientists are now beginning to tease out the effects of all this electronic engagement. Too much screen time may be linked to an increased incidence of risky behaviors, and more social network activity seems to correspond to mood problems among teens.” Screen time can even make a kid fat.

Researchers at Queen's University in Canada found that youths with the highest level of computer use (more than three to four hours a day) were 50% more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking, smoking, drug use, and unprotected sex than kids with minimal amounts.The more hours teenagers spend using a computer or watching TV, the weaker their emotional bonds with their parents, reports a study of more than 3,000 adolescents published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Now, you will probably think twice about how much time you spend on electronics. For more information about why electronics have a negative affect on children, please go to this website, http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/tips/a19226/children-overuse-electronics-technology/