The trouble with being online all the time

The growing amount of time people spend on smartphones and social media is raising concerns about its impact on attention, relationships and everyday life, particularly among young people. For many, checking a phone has become part of almost every daily activity. People scroll through social media while eating, wait for messages while studying and turn to their phones whenever they have a few moments of free time. What may appear to be a harmless habit can gradually become difficult to cont...

By Caleb Ahinakwah