Excessive Use of Mobile Phones Harms Children’s Mental Health

Browsing on mobile and other electronic gadgets have now become talk of the societies. Starting from young age groups to middle age groups. As per the views of counseling psychologists, this is referred to as social status. But in reality if we probe deeply on our thoughts then do we feel it’s absolutely reality. From its rationalistic point of view we feel due to current strain and stress, there are many citizens around the globe have become immune to browsing mobile and other electronic gadgetries. It is through browsing of electronic gadgetry people spend their time merrily thereby squashing off their worries and anxieties. Worries are always part and parcel of our life. If we always fall prey to worries and other untoward circumstances, then our worries will always mount up. In this regard we witness there are some sections of societies, who are involved into browsing on mobile and other electronic gadgetries. Now human beings across the globe with worries and anxieties. The same is being noticeable all over South Asian Sub-Continent. That is why counseling psychologists across the globe always advice to the citizens not to be so much stressed up rather we should lead our life in utmost relaxation.

In this regard what is most urgently required with the impact of modern digitized age, humanity of modern age should get inclined more on technical aspect, but not at the cost of erosion of basic moral and social values. As per the issue of erosion of moral and social values, we find that humanity through the impact of digitization the impact becomes extremely crossed ones. Some section of societies try to extract positives outcome from it, whereas there are quite many of us who have failed miserably to turn the benefits of it in favor of humanity.

In both India and Bangladesh, it has been noticed from close quarters that modern generations seem to be inclined towards browsing on mobile and other electronic gadgetries. Sometimes it reached to such a level which might reflect derogatory impressions on society in both nations. It is through excess browsing we find that humanity seems to thwart the positive effects of creative pursuit of our life. Bangladesh and India might have political boundaries, but from creativity aspects it sounds absolutely identical. Thus in the subsequent paragraph it is earnest effort to probe the advantages of browsing mobile and other electronic gadgetries.

Now as per advantages of browsing upon mobile and other electronic gadgetries we observe that there are many of them. But in the short span of time, let me try to throw light upon the positive or advantageous impact of it. Thus the common advantages are as such,
Excess usage of Mobile and other electronic devices motivate humanity to expose our mind towards global dimension.
Excess usage of Mobile and other electronic devices motivate human mind to enhance speaking, listening and creative powers.
Kids and high level school goers get motivated to watch various kinds of musical and entertainment programs.
Visual presentation on mobile and other electronic devices motivate humanity to acceleration of sensorial stimulation.
Mobile and other electronic gadgetries motivate human beings to save lot of space and economize our household expenses.

It is useful for students to trace out information accurately and meticulously. Too much addiction to mobile phones and mobile games among school children is very much harmful. Parents need to be more conscious about this issue. It can’t be said that mobile phones are not necessary. Today’s world is unable to move forward without cell phones and virtual apps. We need these things everyday but getting addicted to cell phones and virtual apps is certainly detrimental for children’s mental health.

From social and familial point of views, usage of mobile and other electronic devices are welcomed. This should not be done at the cost of our pride and prestige in our societies. Especially in countries under South Asian Sub Continent, India and Bangladesh, citizens of the nations should act utmost restraint in regard to excess of mobile and other electronic gadgetries. Practicing counseling psychologists of India and Bangladesh always appeal to citizens not indulge in excess usage of mobile and other electronic devices.


Rifat Rafique Badhan is a
freelancer and a columnist.