How digital dependency has changed the family communication landscape


  • Family
  • Saturday, 15 Feb 2025

Some teens may find it hard to focus on schoolwork because of the lure of the Internet. — Photo: Filepic

MALAYSIANS spend an average of nine hours and four minutes online daily, ranking among the world’s heaviest internet users.

For adolescents, while social media fosters connection and self-expression, it also brings risks like excessive screen time, mental health struggles and weakened family bonds. These challenges raise an important question: is the digital world shaping or harming our youth?

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