Maintaining a healthy balance is important. People who are addicted to the internet spend hours and hours online, neglecting their real life relationships and even basic needs like cleanliness, food and sleep. Physical symptoms of addiction can include withdrawal symptoms, backache, carpal tunnel syndrome, dry eyes, migraines and sleep disturbance.
My students spend a lot of time on FB. When I asked, "Do you get into FB everyday?"; a student responded, "Every hour, madam".
What are the effects on them that you noted? What is our role as educators, in this matter? (Please share your experiences.)