Modern youth in the twenty-first century are extremely susceptible to dependence on their gadgets, which has a detrimental effect on their mental state and ability to adequately perceive the world around them. Types of addiction Computer addiction is divided into two main types - gaming addiction and social addiction. In the first case, the teenager spends an inordinate amount of time in the virtual world of games, forgetting about the real one, and in the second case, the teenager is obsessively preoccupied with social networks. He can lie on his bed for hours, reading the news feed, liking comments and chatting with online friends. In both cases, computer addiction greatly harms a teenager’s connection with the real world and his communication skills. In addition, studies suffer greatly. In the current age, computer addiction is an officially recognized disease, equal to any other addiction, for example, alcohol or drug addiction. However, despite the official recognition of the WHO (World Health Organization), there are practically no ways to effectively and quickly get rid of computer addiction, which leaves the parents of those children who have been exposed to this disease at a loss. Treatment What should parents do if their child has been exposed to this disease, if effective There are no ways to quickly cure it? It is necessary to apply comprehensive measures. Firstly, it is necessary to gradually reduce the interaction of a teenager with gadgets. Under no circumstances should this be done by force. The child should be provided with healthy alternatives, for example, walking in the fresh air, reading books, communicating with peers face-to-face, or hobbies such as drawing. Secondly, one of the reasons for a teenager being isolated in the virtual world may be his distrust of his parents. You should pay attention to him more often and be close to him. Listen to the story about your teenager’s problems, and even if they seem insignificant to you, help him with advice or action. Thirdly, if the first two methods do not help, and you cannot bring your teenager out of apathy and passion for the virtual world, you should consult with psychologists. It often happens that people begin to fight computer addiction when it is already in an advanced stage. Qualified specialists help in treatment in almost all cases.