A young woman using her laptop
Photo: Ed Yourdon – Creative Commons, Flickr
Adapted from The Vancouver Sun
Level 3
January 2011
Teenage Internet addiction* is on the rise in B.C.
Many teenagers now spend 7 to 14 hours a day on the Internet.
Parents and teachers worry
these teenagers might be addicted to the Internet.
* (say: ah-dik-shun)
Read the PDF. Try the Exercise.
Visit the links:
- A directory of B.C. counsellors for Internet addiction
- A CBC article on worldwide Internet addiction
- A PBS video about an “Internet rescue camp” in South Korea
Illustrations:
There are many signs of Internet addiction:
Illustration 1
Some teenagers may not sleep well.
Illustration 2
Some teenagers may not take care of themselves.
Illustration 3
Some teenagers may neglect family, friends, school and other things.
Illustration 4
Some teenagers may feel sad or angry when they cannot use the computer.
Illustrations: Nola Johnston