If your pikin dey spend too much time on social media, e fit be sign of addiction. Here be some signs to look out for:
First, if your child dey get seriously agitated or annoyed when dem no fit scroll through their favorite apps, dis could be a sign of addiction. Dey might feel restless or irritable when dem no have access to their phone or social media accounts.
Another sign be if social media dey interfere with other activities or responsibilities. If your child dey neglect schoolwork, hobbies, or spending time with family and friends because dem dey too busy on social media, it’s a red flag.
Difficulty concentrating and mental fogginess can also be signs. If your child dey find it hard to focus on tasks or dem dey feel confused and disoriented, it might be due to overstimulation from social media.
Sleeping problems can also indicate social media addiction. If your child dey have trouble sleeping because dem dey too busy scrolling through their phone before bed, it can exacerbate mental fogginess and other health issues.
Finally, if your child’s brain reward system dey get rewired to find more pleasure in scrolling through social media than in real-life activities, it’s a clear sign of addiction. This can lead to a behavioral addiction where dem crave the dopamine release from likes and comments more than from meaningful interactions.