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Perhaps many parents do not realize the awful effects of gadget addiction among children. Surveys conducted by a British survey reported that children from 9 to 12 of age spending 7 to 10 hours of the day by watching TV, playing a video game, multimedia, and other technology toys.

Dailymail in 2013 reported that 29% of children use tech gadgets as toddlers and 70% master them completely by primary school age. It sounds cool….unfortunately, gadget addiction can cause negative impacts on children’s physical, social and mental health. Besides leading to eye disorders, it can also cause lack of motor skills, childhood obesity due to a sedentary lifestyle, and a problem with falling asleep.

Gadget, in addition, can affect the children’s social life due to the lack of face-to-face communication with families or friends. In several cases, it has caused speech delay for toddlers. Moreover, children whose childhood is stolen by gadgets have a risk factor of children depression, having less concentration on studies, anxiety, autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Therefore, parents should be aware on this considerable issue and try to limit the access of children to the gadget.  As mentioned by many wise parables, the best instruction should come from the best example. It means parents should be a model to their children on using the gadget wisely.  Parents who are addicted smartphone can be easily imitated by their children. American of Academic Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children to use the gadget for a maximum of 1-2 hours per a day.

Referring to above impact, we would recommend parents can take their children to have more frequent outdoor games and activities.


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