Nowadays, children are getting attached to mobile phones at an early age. The reason for this is the love and affection of the parents. In fact, when children are young, parents give them phones to entertain them, which is not right. According to a report by Common Sense Media, today 42% of children at the age of 10 have a smartphone. By the age of 12, it reaches 71 percent and by the age of 14, 91 percent of children have a mobile phone in their hands.
If you care a lot about your child, then you should know what is the right age to give a smartphone to child.
Many parents hand over mobile phones to their children for their safety. They believe that when the child is in trouble, he can contact. Working parents often do this. Because their child remains alone at home for some time after school. Some parents even hand over the phone to their children to confuse them. Which is not correct at all.
Nowadays, because of the internet, children can access anything on the phone. Which can also be dangerous according to their age. Murder, violence, porn, accidents and countless such videos can have a negative impact on the minds of children. Children’s mind is naive, hence in the beginning if they get to see anything new then their interest in it may increase. Therefore, to keep them away from such dangers, children should be kept away from smartphones.
Sleep problems can also occur due to mobile phones. Children can also fall into the trap of cyber crime, bullying and blackmailing.
According to some reports, if the child can understand what you told him about what are the disadvantages of a smartphone and what are its benefits, then it should be understood that he is ready to have a smartphone, but if he avoids your words and is reluctant to listen. If he does, then it should be understood that he is not completely ready for this yet.
Nowadays, children between the age of 12 to 15 years have mobile phones in their hands. If you are also giving a phone to your child at this age, then lock all those apps and web searches which he does not need.
Published at : 26 Apr 2024 03:15 PM (IST)