Nowadays, mobile phones and tablets can be considered one of the essential equipment which used by children. A variety of reasons have caused this condition, and many positive and negative points have been obtained in this area.
As we mentioned, this behaviour of children is consequenced by the various elements. Firstly, a single mobile phone is siginificantly cheaper than many many toys to control their household’s expenditure. Therefore, parents are more eager to buy a smartphone instead of physical toys as an entertainment facility. So mobile phones are more available for children. Secondly, some children especialy ones who aged around 14-16 years old have a competetive personalities, and they compete with their classmate and friends on who can spend more time on his mobile phone per day. Finally, addiction to digital platforms is absolutely common in most of the develop countries. It should be a reason of this phenomenon.
On the one hand, some benefits are provided in the mentioned situation. Surfing on a digital platform gives an opportunity to children to broaden their minds. I think it is because, the internet allows children to access more information and current affairs conveniently.
On the other hand, some negative points exist. For instance, surfing on the internet is an attention-grabbing activity. So, if children spend many hours on smart phone, they will lose their concentration.
In conclusion, the variety of unintentional reasons have caused this condition for children, and as we have explained it has advantages and disadvantages. However, I believe that positive points outweigh negative ones.