Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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In the modern years, one of the widely discussed issues are decrease in the hours of sleep. I believe that the reason is
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of electricity, like mobile phones,
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, social media
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etc. It is undeniable that they earn
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,
while
we lose our precious time
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nap
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and it has become an essential part of our
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. One of the main causes of our lack of sleep is increased screen time
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smartphones, computers and TVs disrupts melatonin production, delaying sleep onset. It is a result of sleeplessness. The second cause that might be noted, in my view, is
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of entertainment, online shopping, and global communication encourages late-night activities. The first cause mentioned above has led to difficulty falling asleep and poorer sleep quality. That all provoked
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risk of heart disease and contributed to
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immune system, making people more prone to illnesses. Another
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that follows is increasing levels of stress
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work, education, and personal life
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with the ability to relax and sleep. One of the consequences of
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likelihood of anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Having weighed everything mentioned up, we can come to
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conclusion that the modern lifestyle, characterized by technological advancements, cultural shifts, and increasing demands on time, has significantly reduced the amount of sleep people get compared to the past. So it would not be surprising to see some comparable issues in the near future.
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, overtiredness might happen again and we should be ready to bear all the consequences of that.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • screen time
  • digital devices
  • smartphone addiction
  • online interactions
  • developmental impact
  • physical health
  • mental well-being
  • academic performance
  • parental supervision
  • proliferation of apps
  • engaging content
  • excessive use
  • sedentary lifestyle
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