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Part 1
Explore the role of computers, Internet and TV and video games in today's society.
Part 2
The Delano family finds that most of their family time is spent in front of a screen, or fighting about who gets to be on the computer. Experts discuss screen addiction and the time not spent socializing or being outside.
Part 3
Explore the story of Joshua Kloyda, who started to watch online porn at the age of 12 and his subsequent addiction and lifestyle.
Part 4
Daniel Gushue's dream of becoming a surgeon was put on the back burner when he became addicted to online gambling. Unable to pay his bills and other expenses, relationships around him became strained.
Part 5
Experts explain the importance of balancing real-life with screen life and teaching kids to manage their screen time.
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Screen Addicts
Grade Level: Middle & High School
About the Program
Explore the realities of technology that has overtaken kids’ lives: siblings who constantly fight over use of the family computer, a teenager whose addiction to online pornography started when he was 12 years old, and another teen who got hooked on Internet gambling and is now paying off $18,000 in credit card debt.
Downloads
Segment lessons are for middle and high school students. The Resource Guide includes a fact sheet and tip sheet for parents.