Psychologist Snejana Sıçikova listed the main symptoms of phone addiction in children.
Medianews.az reports that, according to the specialist, the most obvious symptom is obsessive behavior related to the child's constant desire to check their account and monitor reactions to their posts.
The second symptom is spending so much time on the phone that the child forgets about their lessons and direct communication with friends.
The psychologist added that a particularly concerning phenomenon is "passive scrolling." That is, the child scrolls through social media feeds, sees ideal pictures and videos, and as a result, begins to perceive the world in a distorted way. This habit increases the risk of anxiety and depression in children.
Experts warn parents that controlling phone usage is important for the psychological health of children.
Medianews.az