{"id":3703,"date":"2020-06-02T08:30:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayurvedamagazine.org\/digital-addiction-a-real-threat-to-children\/"},"modified":"2020-06-02T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T08:30:16","slug":"digital-addiction-a-real-threat-to-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayurvedamagazine.org\/?p=3703","title":{"rendered":"Digital addiction, a real threat to children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coronavirus pandemic has forced educational institutions to
\ntemporarily shut down as governments across the world are attempting to
\nmitigate the immediate impact of school closures by promoting remote learning. This
\nmeans the little ones are suddenly exposed to digital technology and a host of
\ngadgets. While e-learning has become a bare necessity, parents should teach their
\nchildren to think of screens as something to handle in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Sharad Kulkarni, Consultant
\nSurgeon (Ayurveda), Best Selling Author and Chanakya Awardee  2020, writes on the topic.<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

It was pretty common even 10 years ago to have forgotten
\none\u2019s phone at home. It wasn\u2019t a big deal then. One could easily spend a day or
\ntwo without their gadget by their side. The scenario, though, has changed a
\ndecade later. From work-related issues to information gathering for personal
\nneeds, keeping up with the world or even for a financial transaction, we\u2019ve to
\nturn to our smartphones. Now, forgetting phone at home means a lot of
\ninconveniences. Such close association with the digital device arouses questions
\nof health consequences. It compels one to analyse the repercussions of being so
\ndependent on the virtual world. For instance, most kids refuse to have food
\nwithout switching on the TV or the smartphone.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Digital addiction or social media addiction is a common
\nphenomenon faced by millions of people across the world today. Too much
\ndependency on social media is the primary symptom of this condition. As they
\nsay, too much of anything is bad. The same applies for social media as well.
\nVirtual socialising has grown to become an essential part of our lives. While
\nit is mostly a blessing as it allows one to remain connected with their loved
\nones, too much dependency on social networking can have negative effects as
\nwell. Like any addiction, too much social media or digital presence begins to
\ntake a toll on a person\u2019s regular lifestyle and work.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Studies show a tendency among young people to invest their
\ntime in virtual interaction rather than real-world communication. This grows on
\nto develop poor communication skills among adults who are more comfortable in
\nvirtual interaction rather than physical one. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Psychological consequences of digital addiction are worse
\nthan the social ones. An increased dependency on the virtual world renders
\npeople unable to differentiate between the two. Young adults are more prone to
\nthis condition. The digital world is designed to appear more lucrative and
\nattractive to people than the real world. It is created to be so. The
\nfashionable digital world seems more attractive than the dull real world. Less
\ninterest in reality throttles down the motivation to work and gives way to
\ndepression.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Today social networking is seen as a decisive element behind
\njuvenile depression. To kids, the real world no longer seems appealing or
\nuseful enough. They tend to lose the track between the real and the virtual world
\nand fail to invest time productively. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

To retain psychological sanity, it is important to take a
\nbreak from social media once in a while. Experts suggest a digital
\ndetoxification occasionally. During this period, the individual is urged not to
\ninteract with any social networking platforms whatsoever. This activity allows
\none to have a better view of their surroundings as well as themselves to remain
\nmotivated in the practical world. It is to be reckoned that social media is
\nnothing but an attractive piece of dessert which is good in small amount but
\novereating may lead to serious consequences.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Harmful effects of gadgets on Kids<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Deteriorates grasping power and concentration<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Cyber bullying, crime, sexting, falling prey to online
\npredators <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Unexplained tumour growth<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Refractive errors<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Easy fatigue<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Mood swings<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

7. Obesity<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

8. Reduced cognitive functions<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

9. Binge eating <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

10. Depression<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

8 ways for digital detoxification <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Parents are advised to follow this in order to make their
\nkids follow it! <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Turn off Push notifications<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Delete apps which are not necessary<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Postpone scheduled checking of the screen <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Turn off the internet especially when the mobile is with
\nkids<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Keep gadgets out of the sleep room<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Teach them reading habits to tackle screen usage<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

7. Periodically fast from smart gadgets<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

8. Schedule a time for mobile usage <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

(Dr
\nSharad Kulkarni<\/span><\/p>\n

BAMS,
\nM.S., (PhD)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Consultant
\nSurgeon(Ayurveda) | Best Selling Author | Chanakya Awardee  2020 |Vlogger | Influencer <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Director
\n– Jeevottama  Health, Bengaluru<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

www.drsharad.com)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n


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