Mobile Phones and Kids: A Dangerous Habit for Their Future, Warns Pediatrician
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News18•31-01-2026, 22:59
Mobile Phones and Kids: A Dangerous Habit for Their Future, Warns Pediatrician
- •Pediatrician Dr. G. Ramesh Krishna warns against using mobile phones to feed children, citing severe long-term harm.
- •Increased screen time in young children can lead to speech delays, lack of concentration, and emotional expression issues.
- •Reduced physical activity due to phone use contributes to health problems like obesity and difficulty focusing on studies.
- •Children and teenagers (10-18 years) are susceptible to anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma from excessive phone use and inappropriate content.
- •Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under two, and limited educational content for 2-5 year olds.
Why It Matters: Using phones to feed children creates harmful habits, leading to developmental, health, and mental issues.
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