Children's screen-addiction: The consequences can be terrible!
In our eyes, a horrible addiction to contentment is consuming the children and adolescent generation. It is making them physically, mentally and socially damaged, deranged. This is a new addiction - screen-addiction. In other words, screen-addiction is the irresistible attraction of being stuck on the screen of a smartphone, tab, laptop, computer, TV, etc. for hours on end. Although other addictions are secretly practiced, the phenomenon of screen-addiction is happening in front of them under the patronage of parents. This is an additional cause for concern. We don't even realize what a horrible addiction we are drowning our children in.
In the simple belief that children are having a good time on the phone-computer, what could be more harmful than that we are handing over these horrible things to them. Instead of giving them time, we give them phones and laptops; I am trying to pass the time by forgetting somehow. I do not even notice, what do they actually do with these? Children and adolescents are being harmed by screen-addiction, as evidenced by various studies. First let's look at the symptoms of screen-addiction, what they do on screen and what their attraction to the screen is.The World Health Organization mentions three symptoms of screen-addiction. These are children who are addicted to screens and speak defensively for digital games or video games; They do not acknowledge that this is a problem. They don't want to admit that they are addicted to the screen, even if it is presented with proof. An article titled "Game Theory: The Effects of Video Games on the Brain" in Brain and Life Magazine, published by the American Academy of Neurology, discusses the 10 symptoms of screen-addiction.These include spending too much time on the phone or behind the computer, positioning oneself when talking about video games, losing time, preferring phone-computer companionship over real friends and family, losing interest in previous important work or hobbies, socially isolated and irritable mood. Become, online orCreating new worlds with virtual friends, neglecting school work and struggling to retain test results, spending money on strange activities and trying to hide things like playing games or watching violent videos. They like to be silent in light and dark, become a little impatient. Find out now if your child is addicted to the screen.
What does it actually do? They usually play fighting games, watch indecent and offensive videos full of fights-vandalism-violence. Plays Violent Live games like Pubji, Free Fire, Clash of Clans or the like. So that many gamers from different parts of the world participate directly, which brings extra excitement in the game. Many of them live streaming these games on social media, which makes newcomers learn the tricks of the game. Of course, it is better to call them Kalur's bulls than gamers. Because, they spend their days wandering around in the game developer's fixed table; At the end of the day, there is only a lot of fatigue and restlessness. Now let's see how these violent and indecent games and videos affect children and teenagers.
An article titled "Video Games and Children: Playing with Violence", published in 2015 by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, states that those who play video games often do not want to spend time with family and friends, and do not mix easily with people. And became antisocial. They don’t want to spend time on family, school work or hobbies. They study less; Test results are also poor. Dislikes physical labor or exercise and eventually gets fat. They live unhealthy lives and sleep less. Their sleep quality is also poor. They become aggressive and intolerant in their thinking and behavior.
A study conducted in China on students who play games and those who do not, found that game-playing students had less "gray matter" in their brains, which is known to be part of the brain's thinking. According to a report by Psychology Today, screen-addiction changes the very structure of our brain. According to the British Psychological Society, screen-addiction has a negative effect on the development of children's brains.
Other studies have shown that these children value watching games or videos more than anything else. Even after explaining the bad aspects of it, they can't let go of it. They become isolated and lonely from family or society. They lose their sanity. It damages the eyes, weakens the bone structure due to physical stagnation. Various diseases settle in the body at a young age.
Some good things are said about screen-addiction, especially video game play. When controlled, it is claimed to play a positive role in children's thinking, quick decision making, and eliminating depression and loneliness. But is it possible for you to impose and enforce that control? And how long can you control this? Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, YouTube's Steve Chen and Javed Karim, Google's Larry Page and Sergey Brin and Microsoft's Bill Gates have kept their children away from these screens or gadgets. Like most parents, this control was difficult for them.
Only children and teenagers are addicted to the screen? No, adults are also addicted to the screen. In particular, on social media and YouTube. One of the students at my wife's school, a child student, could find out why they can't do their homework properly. No more time to give time to the child.
In the past, those of us who used to keep children away from phones, tabs and computers, have again handed over these to the children during the Kovid-19 era in the interest of keeping the educational life active. Whatever the improvement in education, the children are in the grip of free fire and pubs; And adults have fallen under the spell of Facebook and YouTube.
Late last year, a parent at my wife's school said she would no longer allow her child to take online classes. Why? He replied that he bought the data pack to take the class. And his child only plays with it for free fire and pub. Day by day his behavior is getting worse. There is no one to watch him take classes or play games at home.
So should we keep children away from smartphones, computers, TVs, which are one of the accessories in the modern world? Can our children survive in a competitive world without them? Can't Of course they have to be familiar and accustomed to these modern technologies. But, how much and how? Remember, the weapon that is life-giving in the hands of the doctor is again life-killing in the hands of the villain. So you have to be with technology, but you have to be careful about avoiding its harmful addictions. How ?
You have to keep an eye on what your child is playing and watching. These should not be used for more than one and a half hours a day. But, because of the busyness, you may not be able to take care of these. Now you have to decide which one is more important to you — your child or your job? We have to bring a balanced balance between the two. It is important to ensure that children can have a good time through regular play, family activities, reading books, family discussions on various topics and constructive hobbies. If you can capture the joy of all this, they will be encouraged in normal life.
The harmful aspects of screen-addiction need to be clearly explained, not forced. If we forbid children to use these at home again, then they will be tempted. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. Smartphones, tabs, laptops, computers, TVs — these cannot be kept in the child's bedroom. Everyone in the house should stop using these at least one hour before going to bed at night. Children must be given time; You have to spend quality time with them. Take steps to block or restrict harmful game sites. If necessary, the harmful aspects of these should be included in the school curriculum. Technology is not to be avoided; Its proper use must be ensured.
