Smartphone Nuisance

 

Every epoch and era is illustrated for its traits, which show the peculiarities of the civilization that lived through. Some ages are notable for their bravery, while others are distinguished for victories. Several got prominent for their knowledge and numerous are celebrated for their discoveries.  The era of the 21st century;  we are living in will be marked by inventions and technology. Technology has given birth to an entirely new type of culture and civilization. It has changed the perspective of life and made it full of facilities, ease, and comforts. Though we feel fortunate enjoying such effortless life that is not less than a boon yet some inventions have more disadvantages proved as a bane. The worst affliction which befell upon us is an affiliation of mobile phones.

               We use phones everywhere while walking, talking, shopping, driving, and even in the washroom.  No hand is spare from its clasp. The device has entangled us very severely there is hardly a family who doesn't possess it. Averagely, 95% of us even children have their phones or they have their access. Right after getting a few minutes free from our busy schedule, we take the mobile out. The magic spell of mobile prevails even in our sleep. When we awake at midnight, the first thing we approach is a phone.  Is this a habit or insanity? 

How do we get addicted to?

Humans have a very powerful brain that messages across the body through the network of neurons. When we have addicted to some habit a stimulus from our brain orders us to do it and we have become so much habitual of this stimulus now it gets into our instinct. Eventually, it rewards us with happiness to accomplish the desire. The same goes for the phone. We are so much in love with the phone it accelerates the activity of dopamine neurons. We yearn to watch the phone all the time.

Your Preferences matter:

Instead of enjoying leisure time with family. We prefer to see the life of other people whom we are following. We idealize their artificial lifestyle. We try to imitate them. Without thinking that it is just fabricated. social media is the world that is running on imaginative sagas and rumors. Their physical bodies underwent many cosmetic surgeries, their clothes and even words are sponsored. We should use our time or break for some creative activity and give importance to our career grooming.

Productivity interference: 

The arrival of notifications on mobile phones makes it difficult to concentrate on work and studies.  The effort to stay concentrate is rejected by the subconscious and pushes us to pick the phone up.  And we respond to all notifications. This situation can be averted by prioritizing our activities. Effectively organizing your schedule. 

Physical hazards: 

While using a mobile phone for long hours radio frequency rays which are similar to microwaves heat our heads. Besides leaning over the phone also stress our eyes, neck, and spinal cord. This effect can be dissuaded by the usage of hands-free and minimizing screen hours.

Children obsession with mobiles:

It's a universal dilemma. I daily hear mothers complaining their children are always engrossed in phones or tabs. When these gadgets are taken away they behave aggressively and start screaming. The root cause is we, mothers. 

Initially, we want to rid of the fussy child by holding him a phone. He starts to realize its more enjoyable. Secondly, we don't treat children according to their psychology. We try to find ways to put him off rather than to address his issues. Thirdly,  it seems very easy to manage a whining child by offering him a gadget. Fourthly, our children don't have any activity at home. We do not give them productive time and quality of sports. So, he formulates his mind that he would get things only by crying out and finds in hand gadget is the most entertaining. 

          Here, I recommend you to get them a pet animal rather than a mobile phone. It will make your child more caring, less violent and will help in reducing screen timing. Take your children out to some park in your vicinity. Lay football and badminton or any game they like. It will keep children and parents healthy equally.

Juvenile blunder:

 Our youth is immersed in the flood of vices. The main reason for mounting cybercrime and harassment is mobile. Now sins and crimes are away on the tap distance. Parents shouldn't neglect their significant role. They should keep a check on the phone and tools that are being used. 

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