Young and troubled: More teens in Singapore getting hooked on digital devices and seeking help


The battle with technology for children's attention will grow, say counsellors and social workers. - Photo: ST illustration

SINGAPORE: Children and teenagers cannot take their eyes off their gadgets and smartphone screens, which are fuelling a problem of addiction and increasing behavioural issues.

Counsellors and social workers in Singapore say more youngsters are dealing with various forms of digital addiction, ranging from excessive use of social media and the internet to countless hours spent on gaming and pornography.

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