Exposure to Devices Increases During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Beware of Disrupting Children’s Mental Health

1. Cyber bullying. It’s easy to create fake accounts making it easy for someone to bully others.

2. Addiction to games, internet, social media, online shopping

3. Disorders of eating and sleeping patterns

4. Anxious

5. Depression

6. Physical complaints without medical background

7. Psychotic disorders

“It is undeniable that in this pandemic period families are forced to be literate about technology and digital in order to be able to accompany/care for children in the digital era. However, digital parenting is not only limited to dialogue and installation of parenting control features, but also psychological assistance for children and adolescents is needed. related to technology and the internet,” said Meri.

Unfortunately, Meri continued, often parents feel they are doing things related to digital parenting, but in daily practice this has not happened.

To prevent mental disorders in children, all families must play an active and responsible role in understanding digital development.

“It takes family awareness to learn together. Don’t be shy to ask questions if you don’t understand/feel ignorant or feel less proficient in technology or the internet. Child care must be adapted to the times,” he said.

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