Text messaging at night can lead to sleeping disorders in kids - 1 views
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Jill S on 22 Nov 10Gupta, Neha. "Text messaging at night can lead to sleeping disorders in kids." The Med Guru. A TrustSquare Infomedia, 2 Nov. 2010. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. A study was performed that evaluated the effects of sending text messages and using the Internet right before bedtime on children. The researchers at the sleep Disorders Center at JFK Medical Center in Edison, N.J found that the use of these technologies right before bed can have negative effects on kids' sleeping patterns. These then impact their daytime functioning and psychological health. This lack of sleep results in poor cognitive functioning and disorders such as ADHD. The amount of texting and online use before bed should be limited and monitored by parents.