The issue of whether children should spend less time using smartphones or tablets has become a subject of debate in recent years. I largely agree with this assertion because spending more time on such devices can lead to mental and health disorders, along with social isolation.
To begin with, a large number of youngsters spend more time on digital devices. This is mainly because scrolling through online tutorials, YouTube contents and never ending video-games. As a result, spending a huge amount of time leads to mental and health issues. Like for instance, according to a survey of Medscape more than sixty percent children worldwide suffers from obesity and mental disorders. This clearly shows that spending hours in front of screens can often lead to illness of mental and physical well-being. Therefore, spending less time can be beneficial for children in long term.
Additionally, spending a lot of time in front of large and small screens can often causes social isolation which further strengthens my viewpoint. This is because children become so habitual of spending time in front of mobile phones, laptops or tablets screens that they don’t even bother for family relations. Moreover, less face-to-face interaction with family members particularly with parents, can bring several drawbacks for both children and adults. For example, a young adult usually spends nearly all time alone in a room gaming or scrolling through social media, replacing face-to-face interaction with superficial online contact. However, it is fair to accept that spending time for educational purpose is quite reliable. Even so, I believe spending a lot of time in front of digital devices could be hazardous.
In conclusion, spending less time in front of screens particularly digital ones can be beneficial for children, otherwise can lead to mental and physical disorders along with social isolation.