Recently the craze of smart phones using and mobile gaming is increasing tremendously . No matter what age group kids belongs to, younger and younger kids are getting acquainted with the smart phones and playing and learning games quickly. Some children tare addicted to this handy, easy gaming technology, and they never show interest to play outdoor games or even indoor games. In the beginning when children start using smart phones, we think about how smart and intelligent they are !!! But once they get used to the smart phone, it becomes very difficult to break the habit. Parents may be wondering why a 4-8 year old child need a smart phone or electronic gadget.
 
As we all know, Smart phones are extraordinary devices and helpful devices that connect people all over the world. They also provide a lot of information related to news, weather, outdoor activities, events, social media, etc. Smart phones and electronic gadgets have become a part of our daily life. But, we should be careful with our kids use of these devices. It may cause serious addiction problems for children that may affect their health and mental abilities.
 
Here is a real experience of a Parent who faced a lot of difficulties and problems with their 4 years old boy who addicted to the smartphone use.
 

 
Both parents of 4 year old boy work in different offices, and are always busy with their professional life and personal life while trying to keep up with their personal lives. The mother of 4 year old boy was busy at work therefore, she makes her 4 years old boy use the smartphone to keep him occupied. His father usually comes home late and spends little time with the boy . As a result the buy got used to his smartphone as a source of comfort.
 
Later that summer vacation ,the parents decided to send the boy to his grandparents’ home to spend the vacation. When they got home, they received a phone call for the boys grandma to come over.When the got there, the little boy was so mad because his grandparents would let him use his smart phone.
 
Consideration for all Parents:
 
This kind of situations is becoming standard in every home, and children become lazy, They don’t know how to deal and handle the stressful situations in their lives. The children become afraid of doing hard work to achieve their goals. This addition to the smartphones and sticking to the gaming world is affects the children’s physical and psychological ability. The intellectual and intelligent skills of the kids become invaded and all Parents should consider this and think before we offer the Smartphone or any electronic gadget to our children.
 
M RASHMI

INDIA