邓林园：未成年人网瘾低龄化 需合力营造健康网络环境

Core Viewpoint - The issue of internet addiction among minors has garnered significant social attention, particularly as it shows a trend of increasing prevalence and younger age onset due to the proliferation of smart devices and the internet [1][2]. Group 1: Causes of Internet Addiction - The phenomenon of internet addiction among minors is linked to the developmental stage of the brain, where the prefrontal cortex, responsible for emotional control and advanced cognitive processing, matures only by the age of 25-30, while the limbic system and amygdala, which are associated with emotional processing, develop rapidly during adolescence [1]. - Internet usage fulfills various psychological needs for adolescents, such as social, competence, and autonomy needs, making them more susceptible to addiction when these needs are unmet in real life [2]. Group 2: Strategies for Prevention and Treatment - A multi-faceted approach is necessary to combat internet addiction, involving collaboration among families, schools, society, and internet platform companies to create a healthier online environment for minors [2][3]. - Families should enhance their own digital literacy and serve as responsible role models for their children, engaging in high-quality interactions such as reading, sports, and outings to fulfill children's psychological needs in real life [2]. - Schools can promote offline interactions through arts, sports, and group activities, and implement diverse evaluation mechanisms to provide students with various opportunities to experience a sense of achievement beyond academics [3]. - Society should collectively address the issue of adolescent internet health by offering rich offline activities and social practice opportunities, emphasizing the importance of high-quality relationships among parents, peers, and teachers as protective factors against internet addiction [3]. - Internet platform companies are encouraged to establish industry self-regulation and norms, optimize content for minors, and develop child-friendly algorithms to provide healthier and more beneficial online content [3].