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* Your child uses technology only when permitted. |
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* Your child stops using technology when requested. |
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* Your child goes through periods of heavy technology use. |
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* Your child spends increasing amounts of time on technology. |
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* Your child will sneak use of the technology.
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* Your child gets up early in the morning or stays up late at night to use technology |
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* Your child seems to lose track of time when using the technology. |
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* Your child begs or almost craves more time with the technology. |
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* You have made attempts to limit your child’s use. |
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* Your child’s grades have started to slip due to incomplete homework, failing on tests, or sleeping through classes. |
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* The first and last thing your child does every day is use the technology. |
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* Your child has given up previously enjoyed hobbies, e.g., sports, dramatics, music, outdoor recreation, etc. |
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* Your child’s use of technology causes arguments in your family. |
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* Your child completes their daily/weekly chores. |
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* Your child appears awake in the morning. |
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* Your child engages in physical activities on a regular basis. |
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* Your child has dark circle under their eyes or bloodshot eyes. |
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* Your child is constantly tired and easily falls asleep e.g., when riding in a car, sitting in an office waiting for an appointment, etc. |
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* Your child consumes energy drinks or other caffeinated drinks to stay awake. |
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* You notice your child squinting or straining to look at things. |
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* Your child complains of pains in their hands, wrists, or arms. |
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* Your child complains of back problems or shoulder aches. |
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* Your child eats well balanced meals. |
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* Your child showers every day. |
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* Your child brushes their teeth regularly. |
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* Your child puts effort in to grooming. |
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* Generally speaking your child is happy. |
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* Your child demonstrates a normal variation in their mood. |
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* Your child seems to enjoy life’s experiences. |
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* Your child is demonstrating depression either in the form of sadness or anger. |
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* Your child appears sullen or somber. |
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* Your child presents with anxiety either in the form of nervousness, agitation, or hyper vigilance when they are away from their technology. |
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* Your child demonstrates rage when technology is taken away.
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* Your child demonstrates dramatic mood swings. |
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* Your child no longer demonstrates any emotions and their moods seem to be “flat”. |
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* Your child’s mood improves when engaged in technology. |
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* Your child interacts with friends without the use of technology. |
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* Your child will stop using their electronic device to be with their friends. |
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* Your child goes to their friends’ homes and they come to yours. |
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* You know at least a handful of your child’s friends or at least their close friends. |
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* Your child maintains good interpersonal skills during conversations (e.g., good eye contact, appropriate nonverbal skills, speaks clearly or with enough volume).
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* Your child spends time alone in their bedroom. |
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* Most of your child’s friends are online friends. |
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* Your child neglects their friends. |
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* Most of your child’s conversations occur via chatrooms/chatlines/texting/instant messaging. |
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* Your child lies about his or her use of technology. |
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* Your child no longer wants to be involved in family functions and if they reluctantly participate they do not interact with family members. |
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* Your child can go for periods of time without checking their electronic device or social networking site. |
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