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Technology Addiction Survey: Press "Next" to begin
My child uses screens ...
Only for schoolwork.
For schoolwork and 2 hours or less of recreation on the weekend.
For schoolwork, recreation on the weekends, and an hour or less on school nights.
(Almost) all the time! Example: Every day for 2+ hours after school.
At dinnertime, we ...
Leave our devices in another room.
Keep our phones in our pocket and only check if we get a call.
Put our phones on the table and occasionally glance at them.
Look at our devices more than talk to each other.
When screen time is up ...
My child turns in their devices independently.
We have a system set up to turn off the internet or shut down phones or else he would keep using them.
I have to tell my child to turn their devices off.
I have to physically take my child's devices; if left in control he/she would get back on.
If I had to leave unexpectedly on a school night, my child would ...
Finish their homework then go outside or exercise.
Finish their homework then watch TV or play online, but within the limits we have set.
Finish their homework then play online, and not get off until I come home.
Go right to their favorite screen activity.
My child becomes agitated when told to get off his digital device.
No, never.
Rarely, but it does happen.
Yes, about half the time.
Yes, almost every day.
My child has lost interest in other activities like sports or hobbies because of gaming (or other screen behaviors.
No, my child still is active in sports and clubs.
Somewhat- my child's interests have changed but he still gets more physical activity than screen time.
I think so- my child spends more time with screen activity than outside play.
Totally- if left alone, it's all he/she would do.
My child has shown dishonesty over their screen usage.
No, never.
Rarely, once or twice I've caught him/her with their device after bedtime.
Often, a couple times per week I catch my child defying limits.
All the time! It's a major source of stress in the house.
Time's up
by Michael Bishop