Joanna Fortune: My teenage daughter is obsessed with her fitness tracker
A psychotherapist discusses the potential dangers of fitness trackers for teenagers, noting that they can lead to obsessive behavior and body image issues. The article suggests that parents should encourage body awareness rather than reliance on digital metrics.
Why it matters
As wearable technology becomes ubiquitous, understanding its psychological impact on developing minds is critical for parental guidance and mental health awareness.
When wellbeing becomes a fixation, the results are counterproductive. Picture: iStock
The article provides professional psychological advice without taking a political stance or promoting a specific brand.
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