A time when the morning starts with the mobile alarm and the night ends with scrolling social media. This story is not just of adults, but now it has become the story of children and teenagers as well. Screen is no longer just a means of study or information, but has also become the biggest means of entertainment and social connection. But this screen addiction is gradually making teenagers sick. Physically as well as mentally.
Increasing problems due to screen time
According to doctors, excessive use of screen time in teenagers is giving rise to many serious problems. The light of mobile, laptop or tablet and the constantly changing content not only tires the eyes, but also keeps the brain more active, which affects the quality of sleep.
Lack of sleep
If the child is spending 6 hours on the screen every day, then his sleep cycle can be completely disturbed. Lack of sleep can lead to symptoms like fatigue, irritability, lack of focus and even depression.
Stress and social comparison
Seeing the perfect life, filtered faces and glamorous lifestyle on social media can lead to dissatisfaction among teenagers with their lives. They start considering themselves inferior to others and this emotional instability leads to mental problems like depression, stress and anxiety.
Effect on physical health:
Eye irritation and fatigue, Migraine and headache, Neck and back pain due to wrong posture, Obesity due to lack of physical activities.
What is the solution?
Limit screen time – Children should not have more than 2 hours of screen time daily
Digital detox day – Take a wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital break at least once a week
Increase physical activity – Give time to sports, yoga or outdoor games
Open conversation on social media – Communicate with children what is the reality of social media
Screen-free sleep routine – Stay away from screens 1 hour before sleeping
Screen addiction is a modern problem, which is slowly making our children physically and mentally weak. Through conscious parenting, routine control and healthy lifestyle, we can control this wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital dependency.
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