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Korea’s Internet Addicts

Some teens in South Korea are so addicted to gaming, they can no longer distinguish what’s real and what’s not. Dateline follows them as they go through intense month-long digital rehab.

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Screen Break?

Spending too much time online isn't just a problem in South Korea. Read more about the issue in Australia and beyond.

20 Aug 2015 - 9:38am

I WANT MY iPAD! Are our kids getting addicted to technology?

Are toddlers really becoming addicted to technology? There’s certainly a lot of media hype to suggest that they are.
27 Jan 2015 - 1:53pm

Comment: Two-hour screen limit for kids virtually impossible to enforce

It’s almost universally recommended that for optimal physical and mental health, children engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day and limit the time...
12 Feb 2014 - 3:54pm

Comment: What do China's web junkie rehab camps say about modern life?

China is the first country to label internet addiction a clinical disorder. But is the government's attempt to stem the 'number one public health threat to...
Dateline
20 October 2015

Kimchi Crazy

Meet South Korea's binge eating broadcasters, who share meals with hundreds of fans over webcam. But is the country’s new food obsession just a recipe for modern...
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5 ways to optimise your kid's screen time

How do you raise healthy kids in the age of technology? Here's how to manage their screen time to avoid negative impacts.
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