Category: Gaming and Smartphone Addiction

Across middle and high schools in the United States, attendance officers and educational researchers have documented a dramatic rise in chronic absenteeism—a trend that now affects more than 26% of K-12 students nationally. Facing a child who refuses to attend school and spends up to twelve hours a day immersed in online gaming or social media, parents experience profound stress.…

In recent years, school districts across the United States have faced an unprecedented crisis: chronic absenteeism. According to national data from the U.S. Department of Education and post-pandemic educational research institutes, over 26 percent of K-12 students—exceeding 14 million children—are now classified as chronically absent, missing 10 percent or more of the academic year. While public discussions frequently point toward…

The Escalating Crisis of School Absenteeism and Screen Reliance In recent years, the landscape of K-12 education in the United States has undergone a profound shift. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education and national educational research organizations, chronic absenteeism—defined as missing 10% or more of school days—has surged, affecting nearly 26% to 30% of students nationwide post-pandemic.…