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Technological advancements have brought limitless benefits in diverse sectors including medical science, communication, infrastructure, education, etc. In this era, boundless access to technology is also affecting children. Many kids are getting addicted to excessive screen time. Let's discuss the implications of digital addiction on kids. We will also discuss how to beat internet addiction in children. Is Technology Addiction a Real Threat for Children? Technology advances and changes at the same rate as children. It is only normal for a parent to be concerned about what their children are experiencing as a result of their continual exposure to devices. According to research, the physical structure of the brain changes as a result of repeated encounters. However, it is the child's interpretation of the experiences that produce this blueprint for brain growth, not the experiences themselves. Also Read: How to Break Internet Addiction? Nerve impulses are fired in the brain every time a youngster goes through an experience. These brain pathways are repeatedly activated as a result of repeated encounters. The stronger neural connections get the more frequently they are used. As a result, a youngster who watches TV or plays video games on a regular basis will have a brain that is physically different from a child who does not. Similarly, parts of the brain that are not used frequently can get rusty. When neuronal connections are not used on a regular basis, they gradually stop working. The internet provides an escape for children and teenagers to avoid unpleasant feelings or situations for which they intentionally spend more time on screen. They let go of sleep in order to spend time online. They are also found to isolate themselves from family and friends in order to escape into the comfortable online environment that they have sculpted and have the power to more or less control. Children with a lack of rewarding or caring interactions, as well as inadequate social and coping skills, are more likely to engage in improper or excessive online behavior. They turn to invisible strangers in online chat rooms for the attention and camaraderie they lack in their real-life because they feel alone, alienated, and may have difficulty making new friends. Also Read: Generation growing up with digital addiction since childhood They may come from homes where there are serious problems, or they may be bullied or have difficulty socializing in school and extracurricular activities, so they use the internet to cope with their problems. They learn to instant message buddies instead of developing face-to-face interactions, which might have an impact on how they relate to their peers.