Summary
- Some teens are becoming so addicted to social media and online gaming that they are exhibiting extreme behavior, including pulling knives out on their parents when cut off from Wi-Fi.
- The addiction is starting at a very young age, with parents admitting that almost one in three toddlers under two are hooked on screen-based play.
- Parents and experts are calling on the government to raise the age limit for accessing social media to 16 to combat the negative impacts of social media addiction.
- The article also highlights the importance of open communication and seeking professional help to address issues related to social media addiction in children and teenagers.