The Dangers of Notifications

Kids aren’t weak — alerts are designed to hijack attention.
Each ping triggers brain chemistry that keeps them hooked.
The result: endless checking, stress, and distraction.

Hooked to the Ping

On average, Gen Z gets 181 alerts a day.  Millenials – 172, and Gen X – 84
Many have 11,000+ unread messages or emails.
Constant buzzing makes kids feel always “on call.”

Notification Overload

Every alert triggers dopamine.
Focus shifts instantly — even before checking the phone.
Over time, this rewires attention and drains mental energy.

The Biological Pull

The brain hates unfinished tasks — every ping feels urgent.
Likes and messages act like tiny hits of approval.
FOMO keeps kids checking long after they want to stop.

The Psychological Trap

Every like = social acceptance; ignoring feels risky.
Teens feel pressure to reply fast or risk exclusion.
Our need to belong fuels the attention economy.

The Social Web

Turn off nonessential alerts and reclaim calm.
Set screen limits and focus time with Mobicip.
Control notifications — don’t let them control you.

Taking Back Control