Mobile Addiction Soars in Children, Severely Impacts Mental and Physical Development

• Excessive mobile use in children is affecting speaking ability, hearing, and concentration, leading to delayed speech and limited vocabulary.
• Children are struggling to focus on studies and even skipping meals due to constant engagement with cartoons, reels, and games.
• Poonam Sharma, Principal of Shri Thakur Balika Vidyalaya, highlights the dangers of mobile addiction, citing extreme cases like the Bharat City Society suicide.
• She suggests setting an age limit for mobile phone access, similar to driving licenses, to curb addiction.
• Counseling, life skills education, and timely communication are crucial to support children and prevent tragic incidents.