Undoubtedly, in this contemporary epoch, myriad children use smartphones for their studies, gaining better education and even growing their presence on social media. However, some folks believe using smartphones before the age of 16 creates a menace and distracts children from their goals. I partially agree with this notion. This essay intends to analyze both views in the forthcoming paragraphs.
To begin with, there are numerous benefits to consider. Fundamentally, there are a few boons of using smartphones before 16. Children get more exposure to online platforms, and they can also connect with good teachers and individuals who provide useful educational tips and tactics. Moreover, tutors nowadays posting online lessons on online platforms and developers creating educational apps via purchase to develop literacy.
Conversely, there are several disadavantages of using phone before 16. The main cause is independence with devices’ effects on mental health. For instance, currently many minors and teenagers are suffering from psychological issues such as sleep problems or less physical activities. For these problems smartphones and electronic devices are cause. Furthermore, mobile phones become addicted to fall prey to the rabbit hole of social media. Social platforms such as “Tik tok”, “Instagram” and others are becoming addicted to short content and this issue leads to waste of time.
To conclude, I partly agree that children should not use them freely until a certain age because their negative effects on health, concentration, and social life are far more significant in my opinion.