Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Youngsters engaging with their mobile

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for a prolonged time are increasing alarmingly. Several factors contribute to their extensive phone usage, and most notably, the

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facility on their

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allows them to access various social media platforms.

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can be helpful, they still can harm

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's daily life routines and mental well-being, mainly if used for long periods. One of the main reasons why

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spend countless hours on their mobiles is attributed to the accessibility of the

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. Touchscreen

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enable us to utilize the

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.

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, my younger siblings have up-to-date

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, which allow them to browse different online platforms or social media sites, including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok.

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, it has become routine for them to use their

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for online social interactions.

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, another main reason for

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's lengthy smartphone usage is their concern about the potential absence of digital social engagements. Because their peers are on the

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for a substantial amount of time, these

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are concerned that they may not know or miss out on important information and activities. To give a clear example, teenagers in Norway stay online for extended periods as they feel peer pressure to do so.

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,

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can be beneficial if used wisely, as they can contribute to

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's learning development.

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, YouTube contains many educational videos on different levels, which can increase

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's learning skills.

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, spending hours on mobile

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can disturb

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's lifestyles as they may stay up long at night, leading to reduced sleep duration and poor school performance.

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, the availability of an

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connection is a contributing factor to the extended use of

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among

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, which can be advantageous if used appropriately.

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, if parents do not limit how many hours their

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use them, they can negatively affect

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's health and well-being.