This causes a high prevalence in depression, generalized anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and maladaptive behaviors in teenagers and young adults. Today's society has changed. It is not surprising to find children as young as eight years old to have cell phones, tablets, and laptops. The devices have give people in all age groups the ability to access social networks but unfortunately it raises the ability to develop Internet addiction. Many people have lost touch with face to face interaction, have gained or lost weight, and spend less time and energy on their family due to their dependence on social media. Mentioned in the article "Antisocial Networking: How Technology May Be Affecting Kid's Friendships" the use of social media in children and teens has risen to more than six hours a day. Unfortunately with the heightened use of the Internet is that it has caused children and young adults to lose their time to focus on academics. The overuse of the Internet may be worrisome to several people because the Internet could interfere with the developmental stages in children. Many researchers have proven "children used to actually spend time with their friends and associated themselves in activity related activities" (Stout). Reports show that students who attended middle school, high school and even college who check Facebook or another social networking site during a 15 minute study period attained lesser grades. Having an addiction to social media makes it difficult for many users to fall asleep at night. The importance of sleep is very high in any person, especially children and young adults who are still growing physically and mentally. With the popularity of the computer, or another device, it has gotten harder for students to concentrate on reading and studying. If a student has an Internet addiction, it is very easy to notice by the way they interact with others, including family members or how their grades are being maintained in school.
