SMS, Facebook, Skype ... The Secret Life of Teenagers at 4am :
Many teenagers use their computer or their phone at night. Why sign in hours too late ? Focus on a phenomenon increasingly common." I get up, I head to the bathroom for a drink of water and then I see the light of the computer in the door of my son . " Number
of parents one day, as Isabelle * , surprised their teenager on a PC or
smartphone at night, a few hours from the file at the school. Often without understanding why it connects to such a late hour . Should we worry about these new practices ?Sylvie Royant - Parola , President of the Morpheus network , sounding the alarm. This
company specializes in sleep disorders psychiatrist recently realized
the extent of the phenomenon during an investigation into a college of
Seine-Saint -Denis . More than 5 % of students are declared "arise between 3am and 5am to connect 30 minutes or more ," she explained to L'Express."It's very widespread ," Angelica abounds Cimelière Kosinski , child psychologist . "
For many teens, it is normal to respond to text messages or Facebook
messages at 4am . It becomes completely invasive, it is almost a member
of the body . " The phenomenon is relatively new in France - " I see up for about
three years ," she believes and difficult to assess in the absence of
detailed study on logon hours of youth.Forums , SMS, Facebook ...What do these high school students on their screen at night ? " They respond to their messages, or even meet up to discuss " lists the psychiatrist Sylvie Royant - Parola . " Games, SMS, Facebook's ... It can be a bit of everything and anything ," adds psychologist Angélique Kosinski Cimelière .
Do more things without my parents watching me"It is normal to have insomnia in adolescence but now they have a tool to communicate which they become much more active in the middle of the night," analyzes the psychologist. "We're in the ' all at once ' predominates in adolescence , especially in social interactions. At 4am, it is even harder because there is a risk Prisca to defy prohibitions . "How teens explain their practices? "I'm on forums, Youtube , Skype , I reply to SMS ... There are not a hundred thousand things to do at night as well ," reflects Aurelian. Another , Gaëtan * confirms hollow analysis of our two experts: "I want to do right away and not wait for the next day. " It is also " because I can do more things without my parents watching me " it connects so late." Nothing is more exhilarating , for example, texting at night, when you are supposed to sleep ," describes Céline Metton - Gayon , associate researcher at CNRS, in a study entitled Teens , their phone and Internet . She cites the testimony of Dove, 14 years: "I send text messages all the time , especially at night , in my bed, when my parents, they say, ' Lie down early, as it will have more likely to fall asleep " , which shows this mechanism.A profoundly social activityContrary to the stereotype of the geek isolated in the darkness of his room , the main motivation of these teens would interact and discuss with their peers. This is the thesis of the American researcher danah boyd , who works for the department including Microsoft Research and Harvard University in a study of the social life of children online .
Yes , I try to talk to people" Teens are not less sociable when they are deeply engaged in social networks, she wrote. Instead, it is a profoundly social activity. " Because " childhood has changed," she says. Today's youth , who have less right out than their predecessors, and find themselves a space of freedom , she said." Yes , I try to talk to people ," was surprised Stéphane * surprised they asked him what he makes in front of his screen while the rest of his family sleeping peacefully . "We do what we want , no need to spy on us," Dawn smiled * .A difficult balance to be struckNevertheless, the appointment nocturnal teenagers also have their share of risks. "Until 21-22 years , they need to sleep at least eight hours a night or nine or ten . Imagine what state they come to class the next day when they disturb their sleep as " the breath sleep specialist Sylvie Royant - Parola .Not to mention the damage to the parent-child relationships . Psychologist Angélique Kosinski Cimelière is thus often have to play mediator between the two generations who are struggling to understand . " We must explain and interact with adolescents to make him aware of the risks. They do not understand why adults find it abnormal. As a third person , I try to establish contracts to move towards a more responsible use these tools in trading . "Should we go to use software created to block access to Internet at night? Psychologist remains skeptical : "It is neither good nor bad, but it is not effective since does not explain the problem. " Same story with the American researcher danah boyd : "Adults need to recognize that teens are trying to do and work with them to find a balance," she wrote. A delicate task at a time when the customs and services used by young people develop at full speed .
Do more things without my parents watching me"It is normal to have insomnia in adolescence but now they have a tool to communicate which they become much more active in the middle of the night," analyzes the psychologist. "We're in the ' all at once ' predominates in adolescence , especially in social interactions. At 4am, it is even harder because there is a risk Prisca to defy prohibitions . "How teens explain their practices? "I'm on forums, Youtube , Skype , I reply to SMS ... There are not a hundred thousand things to do at night as well ," reflects Aurelian. Another , Gaëtan * confirms hollow analysis of our two experts: "I want to do right away and not wait for the next day. " It is also " because I can do more things without my parents watching me " it connects so late." Nothing is more exhilarating , for example, texting at night, when you are supposed to sleep ," describes Céline Metton - Gayon , associate researcher at CNRS, in a study entitled Teens , their phone and Internet . She cites the testimony of Dove, 14 years: "I send text messages all the time , especially at night , in my bed, when my parents, they say, ' Lie down early, as it will have more likely to fall asleep " , which shows this mechanism.A profoundly social activityContrary to the stereotype of the geek isolated in the darkness of his room , the main motivation of these teens would interact and discuss with their peers. This is the thesis of the American researcher danah boyd , who works for the department including Microsoft Research and Harvard University in a study of the social life of children online .
Yes , I try to talk to people" Teens are not less sociable when they are deeply engaged in social networks, she wrote. Instead, it is a profoundly social activity. " Because " childhood has changed," she says. Today's youth , who have less right out than their predecessors, and find themselves a space of freedom , she said." Yes , I try to talk to people ," was surprised Stéphane * surprised they asked him what he makes in front of his screen while the rest of his family sleeping peacefully . "We do what we want , no need to spy on us," Dawn smiled * .A difficult balance to be struckNevertheless, the appointment nocturnal teenagers also have their share of risks. "Until 21-22 years , they need to sleep at least eight hours a night or nine or ten . Imagine what state they come to class the next day when they disturb their sleep as " the breath sleep specialist Sylvie Royant - Parola .Not to mention the damage to the parent-child relationships . Psychologist Angélique Kosinski Cimelière is thus often have to play mediator between the two generations who are struggling to understand . " We must explain and interact with adolescents to make him aware of the risks. They do not understand why adults find it abnormal. As a third person , I try to establish contracts to move towards a more responsible use these tools in trading . "Should we go to use software created to block access to Internet at night? Psychologist remains skeptical : "It is neither good nor bad, but it is not effective since does not explain the problem. " Same story with the American researcher danah boyd : "Adults need to recognize that teens are trying to do and work with them to find a balance," she wrote. A delicate task at a time when the customs and services used by young people develop at full speed .
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