The use of social media sites such as Facebook and MySpace are increasing problematic for many users. The nature of the sites, our access to them via many devices (PC’s, laptops, iPads, cellphone browsers, text messaging and email) are conducive to obsessiveness and compulsive use. Additionally, these sites offer a theoretically unlimited social access to an unlimited [...]
As the Internet becomes the center of many teens’ social life, research, and homework, some parents wonder whether time using it should be limited. Much of life is becoming focused on the use of the Internet, and determining how much is too much can be difficult. Teens can spend hours doing homework using the Internet, [...]
Is it possible to become addicted to Facebook? According to a recent news report, this type of addiction can have a major impact on an individual as it can create a tremendous disconnect from friends and family. It can seem quite backwards that a site designed to keep you in touch with friends could actually [...]
