Us humans have never been so dependent on technology, spending around an average of 6.2 hours a day staring at our screens

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oVER THE LAST DECADE The YOUTH NOW USE TECHNOLOGY FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING COMMUNICATING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, ALLOWING US TO LEARN. Technology addiction can be defined as frequent and obsessive technology-related behaviour increasingly practiced despite negative consequences to the user of the technology. An over-dependence on tech can significantly impact students' lives. While we need technology to survive in a modern social world, a severe over-reliance on technology—or an addiction to certain facets of its use—can also be socially devastating. Tech dependence can lead to teen consequences that span from mild annoyance when away from technology to feelings of isolation, extreme anxiety, and depression.

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