7 Signs Your Kid Has Screen Addiction and What To Do About It

The average teen spends nearly five hours per day on social media, according to a 2023 Gallup Poll. And a study from the same year suggests that habitually checking social media in early adolescence could change the brain’s sensitivity to rewards and punishments. Of course, younger kids are also using screens. A 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center found the majority of parents say their kids ages 5 to 7 and ages 2 to 4 use smartphones.

But recent research shows that screen addiction may be more important to pay attention to than screen time itself. A big reason is those who feel addicted to their devices are more at risk for mental health issues.

In this article, Kellyn Smythe, Pacific Quest’s Director of Admissions, provides insight on how screen addiction has corrosive effect on our children’s mental health and well-being.

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