Quiz
Screen Time
Do you ever stop to think about how much time you are spending looking at a screen?
Question 1. Thinking about gaming, tablets and your smart phone, how long do you think you spend looking at a screen? What does your carer think?
That’s brilliant, this must give you plenty of time to enjoy other things.
Ok! Did you know that health care professionals recommend that you don’t spend more than two hours per day, excluding homework?
Wow! That’s quite a bit! Did you know that health care professionals recommend that you don’t spend more than two hours per day, excluding homework?
Question 2. What reasons do you think there are for limiting screentime?
Question 3. Do you think screen addiction is a real thing?
Absolutely! The more time we spend on a screen the more we want to.
Unfortunately, screen addiction is a real thing! If you spend too much time on a screen it can take over your life and stop you from doing other fun things.
Question 4. Can you think of any apps which encourage you to do daily tasks / activities, and do you think this increases the amount of time you spend online?
App designers want you to spend as much time on their app as possible, because this is how they make money. Whether you’re keeping up your streaks on snapchat or other challenges, these are all designed to keep bringing you back to the app.
App designers want you to spend as much time on their app as possible, because this is how they make money. Whether you’re keeping up your streaks on snapchat or other challenges, these are all designed to keep bringing you back to the app.
All done
Do you ever regret spending so much time online? Create a ‘Boredom Buster’ list of things you enjoy and try and do these things more. Your list could include art, craft, fishing, sports, board games, Lego, astronomy, cooking, museums, photography, music, gardening, reading etc.
You can see how long you spend on apps on your phone, and can also set time limits. Ask your carer to help look at your screen time / digital wellbeing settings.
If you are worried that you or someone you know has developed a screen addiction you can seek help at - https://bulliesout.com/need-support/screen-time-addiction/