Konu Tarih 2 July 2021


How do Electronic Devices Affect Kids?

According to a poll of 8 to 18-year-olds, kids who use the media heavily have lower grades than kids who use the media lightly. And only 46% of the children said they have guidelines about what TV shows they can watch. Only 30% of children had parents who placed limits on what video games they could play, and only 26% had limits on what music they could listen to.

As grade-schoolers get younger and into their tween years, all of this technology use is just going to expand. What can parents of young children do today to avoid raising a generation of youngsters who are hooked on technology and disconnected from others?

We're rearing a new breed of tech-obsessed kids. While computers and other hand-held gadgets are increasingly becoming needs rather than frills, our children should not be completely reliant on them. Stick to the suggestion of two hours per day for children aged 7 to 18.

Aside from the risks of addiction, be aware of the following health issues that may develop from excessive screen time and poor digital habits:

Wrist Aches & Pains:

Is your youngster uncomfortably using the mouse by twisting his wrist? Is he supposed to make repetitious or violent moves in that game? Is she always texting? Nerves and tendons may be harmed. You don't want to hear, "It aches when I write with my pen." Pain, stiffness, and swelling in the fingers and wrists are all symptoms of this common overuse condition.

Stress:

While it may appear that spending time on gadgets is luxurious, research has shown that excessive use raises stress levels. Continuous stress can harm the heart, sleep, metabolism, and moods if it is sustained for an extended length of time.

Strain in the Eyes:

Bright light, strong screen contrast, glare, and flashing pictures may make a game or film more entertaining, but they are extremely damaging to your eyes. The strain is exacerbated by squinting at a tiny handheld gadget. A child who is engrossed is less likely to blink, which exacerbates the situation. Eyes that are dry, irritated, and have difficulty concentrating... All gadget users experience these symptoms of eye strain. Children who do not participate in outdoor activities are in danger of acquiring myopia.

Sleeping Disorders:

Exposure to mobile phones and other gadgets has been linked to changes in brain activity and sleep disruptions, according to research. This might also be an indication of stress.

Immunity Disturbance:

In a survey, bacteria was found on 92 per cent of cell phones, with 16 per cent carrying the deadly E.coli strain. Such germs can live for hours in our climate! It's only a matter of time before kids become unwell after being exposed to all those viruses on devices that may easily be passed from kid to kid.

Body Strain from Poor Posture:

The person, bent over a gadget, has an instantly recognizable silhouette. Soon, even when the gadget isn't, that instinct will be there. To make matters worse, the muscles in your back and shoulders begin to protest. An awkward chair, a setup with inadequate ergonomics, sitting excessively or slouching too much are all factors that lead to the cause. Because the screen and keypad are so close together, laptops might worsen matters. To type, users must elevate their shoulders, but to view, they must hunch their shoulders.

Headaches:

Headaches are uncommon in children, but excessive screen time might cause them. The most common cause, in addition to stress, is a combination of muscular tension at the base of the skull and an attack on the eyes.

Tiredness:

Spending too much time on a gadget not only depletes the brain but also depletes the body. Long durations of inactivity decrease blood circulation and might cause muscular and joint tension. As a result, even if you don't move much, you'll become exhausted.

Obesity:

Because they keep youngsters motionless for so long, electronic gadgets make excellent babysitters, but a lack of physical exercise is a key contributor to childhood obesity and its associated dangers.