COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL MALADAPTATION OF MINORS IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT: LEGAL RISKS AND PREVENTION

The concept, essence and other legal aspects of the phenomenon of «digital dementia» in minors caused by the intensive use of digital technologies are considered. Statistical data on the average time spent by minors in the Internet information and telecommunications network and the use of gadgets are presented. The article analyzes the relationship between digital time and academic performance of adolescents, as well as the relationship between the uncontrolled presence of minors online with oral sayings, communication, building logical chains and meaningful presentation of information. The risks associated with the increased vulnerability of adolescents, formed under the influence of cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social maladaptive patterns emerging in the digital environment, are investigated. Special attention is paid to the key areas of illegal activity resulting from the development of the phenomenon under study. The author's proposals on the specifics of bringing minors to criminal and administrative responsibility when using digital technologies are formulated. «Digital dementia» is a completely new phenomenon – a challenge for society and the state, which calls into question traditional legal approaches to understanding guilt, responsibility and protection of the rights of minors.