A typical teen's day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks – even while doing homework. It's enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology?
Look around, and it's easy to see how media and technology have changed our day-to-day lives, even compared to a decade ago. We bring our devices with us everywhere and depend on them for work, school, play, and our social lives. But what are the downsides to this "always connected" lifestyle – especially for kids?