Parents Alert: Doctor Warns Against Rising Screen Addiction in Children in Agra

• Mobile addiction is rapidly increasing among young children in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
• Children initially use phones for play, but it quickly escalates into an addiction, leading to irritability and refusal to eat when denied.
• Dr. Dinesh Singh Rathore, a senior psychiatrist, warns that giving phones to children out of convenience can lead to mental illness.
• Signs of addiction include constant phone use, anxiety without the mobile, and frequent checking; counseling and alternative activities are advised.
• Experts recommend parents reduce their own screen time, engage children with toys and outdoor play for balanced development.