Teenagers Get Too Much Screen Time Essay

Look at this fat kid! Oh my god this fat kid is going to eat me! I can't believe you exist! Imagine these insults happening to tens kids every single day. Teens have been getting to much screen time which can lead up too many health problems and obesity. Online time should be limited to kids and teens until they leave the house.

To begin with, the physical health of teens. When teens get too much screen time, physical problems can occur. According to the article "kids still getting to much screen time" by Amy Norton, it states "That advice is based on research more screen time to obesity, higher blood pressure, cholesterol, and sleep loss..." (Norton). Many teens with smartphones tend to sleep with the device in the same room. When this is happening, the mind is confused because from the smartphone it emits a blue light. So, the brain is forcing the body to stay awake. Also, teens aren’t getting the recommended amount of physical activity. Combine this with junk food and "bam" the teen is now obese.

Along with physical health

problems, there are also mental health problems as well. According to the article, "Too much Internet use can damage teenagers brains" by Sarah Harris, it says "This could affect their concentration and memory, as well as their ability to make decisions and set goals. It could also reduce inhibitions and lead to 'inappropriate' behavior" (Harris). As teens, almost everyone has some sort of gaming console, and with this console teens tend to get very violent games. From playing these type of violent games, teens are more likely to be very aggressive at home and school. These teens will fight with siblings, friends, argue with parents and teachers. It's equivalent to a coke bottle filled with Mentos, an explosion just waiting to happen.
In addition, to having mental and physical problems, it's important to know what age the teens started. According to the article "Parents should limit the rime kids teens spending in front of" by Lisa Hueckel, it says "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children younger than 2 years of age to have no screen time..." (Hueckel). Kids at 2 years old start, yes it says to not give a 2 year old screen time, but when someone goes to a public area and there is a 2 year old crying, what do the parents do? Well the parents give him an iPad or an electronic is what. Even if it's just to distract the 2 year old it is ban for him, he is going to expect that electronic every time he cries.
For the most part, it's not a good idea to have a lot of screen time, but believe it or not there is a positive out come to having so much screen time.

According to the article "10 Great things teens learn while "playing" online" by Christy Matte, it says "Here are 10 things your teens can learn from their time online... Typing skills, communication, tolerance, basic computer skills, self awareness and expression, global world view, research skills, entrepreneurship, time management and teaching/mentorship experience" (Matte). It teaches these teens for example the basic computer skills, with this skill you can actually get a job and even fix some computers with viruses. Even with this time of year with teens being more open with the world, teens are excepting everyone with their sexuality, race, and religion. Believe it or not teens can actually learn how to use proper grammar when they

type.
Online time should be limited to kids and teens until they leave the house. Since there are so many teens that use the internet, for some they can benefit from the time spent on the internet. Although a great amount of mental and physical health problems can occur, making the lives of the internet user a living nightmare especially on how young the internet user is. The parent of the teens and kids should have a better eye on the limit, they need to be tougher and put their foot down hard.