If your child has a cellphone, chances are they’re stuck to it. So, what’s normal and when should you worry?
Are you concerned that your children spend too much time on their smart devices? Could they even be addicted? Answer the quiz questions below to find out.
Instructions: Below is a list of questions that reflect common experiences among children who are addicted to screens. Read each question carefully, and then choose how often your child has experienced the same or similar challenges in the past few months.
This quiz is not a substitute for a professional assessment. Your privacy is important to us. All results are completely anonymous.
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Does your child become angry, frustrated, or sad when you take away their smartphone, tablet, or other device?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Do you try to set limits on their screen time without much success?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Does your child attempt to deceive you about their screen use?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Does your child show lack of interest in socializing, such as looking at screens during dinner or other activities?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Does your child show a lack of interest in activities that don’t involve screens, such as reading or playing sports?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Has your child’s screen use ever interfered with their ability to complete school work?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Are your child’s thoughts and words preoccupied with video games, Internet videos or other screen-based media even when they aren’t using their devices?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Does your child’s screen use negatively affect family relationships?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Is your child only happy when they are using a device?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
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Does your child sleep with their phone or tablet, or lose sleep due to technology use?
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very Often
