Computers have rapidly introduced themselves into the life of modern people. Gradually, miracle technology is becoming an integral part of the life of not only adults, but also children. Many parents believe that it is better to let the child sit at home at the computer in front of them, thereby giving the child free and unlimited access to the computer. Currently, computer games are very popular among children and youth. For some, computer games become their main entertainment. They become immersed in the virtual world, losing interest in reality. The term “dependence” in the context of humanistic psychotherapy means lack of independence, attachment to something that gives a person the opportunity to feel satisfied without making efforts to achieve satisfaction. The concept of “computer addiction” appeared in the 90s of the last century. It is characterized by an obsessive desire to escape from everyday worries and problems into virtual reality, thereby improving one’s emotional well-being. Computer addiction is an addiction to activities related to the use of a computer, leading to a sharp reduction in all other activities, limiting communication with other people. a form of escape from reality . A reality that is traumatic and difficult to predict, where we have to build relationships with different people - both those we like and those we don’t. Reality is fraught with conflicts and disappointments, painful failures and bitter losses. Reasons for the formation of dependencies 1. Parental overprotection. When a mother protects a child too much from difficulties, he loses the incentive to develop his own mechanisms to meet his needs. And then a growing child may be faced with the fact that not everything in the world obeys his demands in the same way as his mother obeyed his demands. Finding himself in a situation where, accustomed to being controlled by his mother, the child cannot control other people, he begins to feel anger, irritation, and most importantly, to feel like a failure. The passion to control and care is exactly the same indicator of dependence as all those already mentioned. The caring parent does not take care of his own life insofar as he does not know his needs and is not used to paying attention to them due to his own low self-esteem or inability to realize his needs.2. Domestic violence or neglect of a child by parents. Violence (psychological or physical) affects a child’s ability to adapt to changing conditions, overcome difficulties and solve problems of self-realization and satisfaction of their needs. A child raised in an atmosphere of violence or self-ignorance is deprived of the necessary conditions for development - emotional support, awareness of his worth. As a result, low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence and fear of trying are formed. Thus, children learn models of dependent behavior from their own parents. 3. Problems in communication at school, failures in communication with peers (isolation, lack of sociability, no acceptance in the team) 4. Lack of serious hobbies, interests, hobbies not related to the computer. Signs of computer addiction Taking time away from work or playing on the computer is perceived aggressively, the child does not respond to requests. Concentrating all the child’s interests around the computer, refusing other activities. Feels depressed if he is at the computer less than usual. Problems with studies began. Communication problems appeared, frequent conflicts. The teenager hides from others how much time he spends online, what sites he visits. While doing other things, he thinks and talks about computers, games, the Internet. The child’s daily routine, diet and sleep, eating occurs without interruption from playing on the computer. Impatience, anticipation and thinking ahead of one’s return to the computer. occurs.