A teenager glued to the phone
Is your teenager on the phone even at the dinner table? Real interest in their world and rules you agree on together can help restore the balance.
What you may notice
- Your teenager can't take their eyes off the phone, even during meals and family conversations.
- They stay up late at night on the phone and get up tired.
- When the phone isn't in their hand, they become irritable or restless.
- They spend less time on things they used to love — sport, friends, clubs.
- They answer questions about the phone angrily or with 'That's my business'.
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Possible reasons, step-by-step actions, what to avoid, how to use your child's strengths, and when to see a specialist.