The modern era: Danger to children, challenge for parents.

      Аннотация: Children spend on average 2.4 hours per day in front of a screen during a school week and 3 hours per day over the weekend. The WHO warns that children under the age of two should not use electronic devices with screens. In this publication we will present clinical examples from mental health practice. We would like to raise awareness about the dangers of the internet and mobile phones to use at a young age and point to the lack of rules regarding their use in the family. It is important to raise greater awareness about the dangers of internet use to minimize the exposure of young children and adolescents to asocial and inappropriate content which may be detrimental to their health and, in some instances, life-threatening. The technology and its applications are undeniably important in the education and development of young people, but the risks associated with their use must be pointed out, emphasizing family cohesion as a factor that may reduce exposure to hazardous situations. The negative impact can be prevented by carefully introducing digital technology to children, controlling the use and setting good examples of the appropriate use of these technologies by adults.

Ключевые слова: Children, parents, Internet, technology, Computers, Mobile Devices, screen time