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• Video games can be used to help improve test scores, teach life and job skills, improve brain function, and encourage physical exercise.
• Most popular video games are addictive by design.
• Because video games can have a negative impact on health and academic performance if a child becomes addicted, parents should be aware of the symptoms.
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• Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others.
• Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries.
• Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online predators. Make sure they are prepared and take steps to protect them from dangers that they aren’t old enough to handle.
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• According to Vanessa Van Petten there are five common fights that teenagers have with their parents.
• Understanding why your teen is upset can help decrease fights and improve your relationship.
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• Experts see a correlation between earbuds and an increase in hearing loss among adolescents.
• When using headphones or earbuds, be sure to listen at lower volumes and avoid using them for long periods of time.
• Not all hearing loss is immediate. Teens might not notice any damage to their hearing until they are older.
