Increasing screen time reduces the ability of children’s brains to function and thus weakens their memory. It has a very negative effect on children under the age of 12.
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati, USA, say that if a child spends more and more time in a virtual classroom, i.e. in front of a screen, then he reduces his time for learning many skills such as sports, physical activity, meeting people, conversation, etc. This has a direct impact on development His general personality.
In March, the US state of Florida also passed a law banning social media for children under 14. The UK government is also considering banning the sale of mobile phones to children under 16.
Parents around the world are worried
According to the researchers, at this point, the main focus of parents around the world is how to keep their children away from mobile screens. Daisy Greenwell and Claire Fernhough in the UK created a WhatsApp group to discuss how to keep their children away from smartphones. When he posted about his plans on Instagram, a large number of parents started joining him in no time. His group for girls without smartphones now has more than 60,000 members. There are many groups in the UK who are concerned about children’s screen time.
These problems arise
According to a study conducted in the UK, almost every child up to the age of 12 has a phone. They spend most of their time on social media. If their work is interrupted then their behavior also starts to change. Some children are silent and some become aggressive. Sensitive thoughts begin to descend on them. It also increases the likelihood of mental health conditions including obesity, sleep disorders, depression and anxiety.
More than an hour of harmful time for children aged 2 to 12 years.
According to experts, children between the ages of 2 and 12 should only be allowed to watch mobile phones for one hour in 24 hours and children over the age of 12 should be allowed to watch mobile phones for only two hours. Using the mobile more than this can have many side effects.
People are happier off Facebook
Less screen time is also beneficial for adults. In 2017, researchers at the Universidad de las Universiade asked a group of Facebook users to stay off the platform for a week. Those who did showed less sadness.
