Screen Time Surge: Paediatrician Warns of Post-Pandemic Impact on Children's Behaviour

• Dr. Ravi Malik highlights significant and concerning behavioural shifts in children post-pandemic due to increased screen exposure.
• A rise in speech delays among toddlers is linked to excessive passive screen time, hindering crucial language development.
• Preschool and school-going children show increased irritability, reduced attention span, and difficulty with structured learning.
• Emotional dysregulation, frustration, aggression, and sleep disturbances are more prevalent due to screen use and blue light exposure.
• Social development is impacted, with children struggling with peer interaction, eye contact, and empathy due to reduced real-world play.