Is Your Child Watching Too Much TV or Mobile Phone?
Harmful Effects of Excessive Mobile and TV Screen Time in Children – Ayush Speech & Hearing Clinic
Learn how too much mobile and TV exposure affects your child’s speech, behavior, learning, and sleep. Get expert advice at Ayush Clinic in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
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In many families today, everyone is busy with their schedules. Parents often struggle to spend quality time with their young children. As a result, children end up spending more time alone—and eventually get hooked on mobile phones or TV screens. Some children even spend their entire day watching videos and avoid playing with others. This is now becoming a serious concern for many parents.
How Excessive Mobile Use Affects a Child's Development
1. Poor Social Interaction
When a child is constantly on a phone or screen, they start avoiding face-to-face interaction. They may not like to cuddle, talk, or play with others. As a result, they miss out on social development, which is crucial during the early years.
2. Lack of Communication Skills
Children who overuse mobile phones often struggle to communicate. They may avoid talking to others and take longer to form relationships. Over time, they may stop expressing themselves and lose interest in listening or sharing with others.
3. Sleep Disturbances
Excess screen time makes children dependent on digital devices. They think about the phone while eating, sleeping, and waking up. This constant mental engagement can lead to sleep disorders, restlessness, or difficulty falling asleep.
4. Hyperactivity and Resistance to Physical Activity
Children who get used to screens often resist outdoor or physical activities. When asked to move away from the screen, they become irritable, throw tantrums, shout, and struggle to control their bodies. This creates behavioral issues and hyperactivity.
5. Visual & Sensory Problems
Children addicted to screens may prefer dark visuals and avoid bright light. They may squint, look around randomly, move their fingers repeatedly, and dislike sunlight. When exposed to daylight, they might cover their eyes due to discomfort—an indication of visual overstimulation.
6. Delayed Learning Skills
Ages 0–6 are critical for brain development. This is when children build problem-solving skills, creativity, memory, and imagination. If they are exposed to phones too early, their learning ability declines, making it harder to concentrate, copy, or understand new concepts.
Final Advice
Children under 6 years of age should have limited screen exposure. Instead, focus on
✅ Interactive play
✅ Outdoor activities
✅ Face-to-face communication
✅ Books and puzzles
✅ Professional therapy, if needed
At Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic, we help parents manage screen addiction in children and improve communication, behavior, and learning through expert therapies.
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