Personally, i used to think technology is the best thing happening to any child, and to a great extent, it is, if you're looking at the bright side of how civil, creative, smarter and even happier the child gets to be. But then again, the harm when addicted is most times irreversible, they become perverse and even rebellious if the guardian is not careful.
Right now, technology has melted to the cultural background of every child. I believe if something will be done about the extent of addiction, it will be for the newer emerging generation, this one is taken. And by all means, let the problems be clearly defined, so trying to help will not create more problems.
But i totally agree, technology has gone deeper than it is healthy for kids today.
From @adsactly, Nigeria.