Mobile Addiction in Children: A Lifelong Curse, Not a Convenience

• Parents giving mobile phones to children, especially young ones, is leading to severe developmental issues.
• A three-year-old in Hyderabad showed speech delay, a common problem linked to excessive mobile use, with doctors warning against it.
• Children are developing 'virtual autism' due to lack of interaction, affecting speech, emotional expression, and social skills.
• Excessive screen time also causes eyesight damage, obesity, and social isolation, turning into an addiction.
• Experts recommend no screen time for children under 2 and a maximum of 1 hour daily for 2-5 year olds, with parental supervision and interaction.

Why It Matters: Giving mobile phones to young children can cause severe developmental delays and lifelong problems.