Winter Magazine 2024-2025 | Page 20

Many people , espcecially teenagers use Snapchat .

Should Short Video

Apps BeBANNED ?

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Introduction _ 57 :

The percentage of teenagers who report watching short videos “ every day ” has more than doubled within

4 years , from 24 % to 56 % among 8 – 12-year-olds , and from 34 % to 69 % among 13 – 18-year-olds . Short videos have taken over social media apps , such as Snapchat or Instagram , with more users scrolling through endless shorts rather than texting a far-away friend . Users are getting brainwashed with all sorts of false information , lowering their average IQ level and creativity . The real question is ; should short video apps be eradicated ?

AddictionYes123 :

Many people , espcecially teenagers use Snapchat .

Scroll , scroll , scroll . This is what the average teenager in the U . S . does every day for at least one hour . These short video apps are causing addiction ( which is a disorder that you get from using something too much ) that involves compulsive seeking of performing an activity despite having negative effects . Addiction to short video apps causes mood swings , misinformation , and a habit of watching too many of these videos . Are you wondering why many parents worry about their child ’ s mood ? This is because their child is in an endless cycle of watching , getting misinformation , and watching more . Top-level doctors say that by watching too many of these , the child will get irritated easily by small matters and fuss over them .
Tips on how to Stop Addiction :
-Set a time limit if you want to watch something . -Try to do your chores before playing or taking a break .

-Do NOT scroll throught too many shorts .