Pimpri/Vijaya Girme : Smartphones… an integral part of modern life. Looking at the mobile as soon as you open your eyes in the morning and checking the last message before going to bed at night has become a part of everyone’s routine. Business, education, banking, healthcare, shopping, social interaction all now on one small mobile screen. Although this digital revolution has made life easier, the excessive use of the same mobile phone is now taking its toll on health, social life and the future of children.
Life is easy, but the dangers are serious
Mobile usage has increased rapidly across the country including Pimpri-Chinchwad. But, at the same time, the warning given by health experts and psychiatrists is alarming. Being distracted by mobile phones while walking, driving or even eating has become the ‘new disease’. According to traffic department statistics, “mobile usage” has emerged as the main reason behind many accidents occurring in the city. Texting, calling or using social media while driving is causing serious accidents due to distraction.
Harassment of mobile phones on children
The biggest alarm bells are ringing in children. According to a survey conducted in some schools in the Pimpri-Chinchwad metropolis, almost 70 percent of students in the age group of 12 to 18 are highly dependent on mobile phones. Spending hours on online games, videos and social media apps, this generation is getting distracted from studies. Playing, reading, friendships, social interactions are all directly affected by this.
Negative effects of mobile use
Traffic accident : Using mobile phones while driving is a major cause of accidents.
health problems : Effects of late night phone use on sleep and eyesight.
Effects on children : Adverse effects on studies, sports and social skills.
mental stress : Constant social media use increases loneliness, insecurity and depression.
Remedy – A way of balanced consumption
A complete ban on mobiles is not possible, but ‘use smartphones, but smartly’ is the need of the hour.
Avoid using mobile phones while driving.
Set screen time rules for kids.
Stay away from mobile for at least half an hour before sleeping.
Set aside time for social media.
Increase direct communication with family members.
Mobile Companion or Crisis?
The world came under the grip of mobile phones, but now everyone is wondering if we have captured ourselves in the same grip. Technology can be a boon if used ‘smartly’; But if it is excessive, it becomes ‘digital poison’ for life. If the balance is maintained, the mobile will be the companion of life, otherwise it will be the “silent enemy” of the modern age.
After covid online education, children are more mobile. But now instead of studying, time is spent in games and videos. So we set aside a certain amount of time for screen time at home. There is a complete ban on using mobile phones before going to bed at night.”
– Shubhangi Joshi, parent
