He found that his ex-wife had been spending 10 or more hours a day on the Web. The husband sued for custody of the children. The court agreed with his claim that his ex-wife's excessive use of the computer was abnormal. She lost custody of the children. Parents are also finding that they have to drag their children away from the computer.
Computer addiction is a disorder that is spreading with the technology.
With all of the new and exciting technology to use and experience, it's easy to see how computer use could become obsessive. I know from personal experience that solitaire can be a very addicting game. People who suffer from computer addiction find the reality of everyday life not as attractive as the virtual reality of the computer. Most people with computer addiction suffer from depression and look for escape online. There is no amount of usage that is considered healthy.