Kashmir Observer

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- Ikkz Ikbal

In this digital age, where screens illuminate every facet of our lives, the innocence of childhood stands perilously at the crossroads. Children, the most voracious consumers averse a landPPRREE­PPAsARcRaI­NIpNGeGTfT­rOOaFuFAgA­ChCEEtLLwI­FIFiEtE:h:““LbLifoieft­ehisisgwgo­oiningdgte­otros

be severing the ties that bind our Children to the tangible world. One silent menace, often oOOverlook­e d in t he g lo w o f screSSens, i.s..t.h.e..p..e.r.v..a.s..i.v.e..e.x..p.o..s.u..r.e..t.o..s.h..o.r..t.- wavelength blue light emitted by mobile devices.

Too much exposure to short- wavelength blue light, a staple of modern screens, has been linked to a myriad of long-term problems. The eyes, the windows to a child's soul, bear the brunt of this silent assailant. Swelling, strain, and other eyesight problems emerge as insidious companions of the digital age. The consequenc­es extend beyond the physical realm, infiltrati­ng the delicate fabric of mental well-being.

Excessive use of mobile phones among children not only leads to physical issues like eye strain but also triggers mental disorders such as anger, depression, and anxiety. The paradox lies in the fact that mobile phones, initially intended as a distractio­n or engagement tool for children, become face a paradox – the very devices meant to save time paradoxica­lly steal time from their children's formative years.

Statistics highlight that children and youth are the most

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In this age of connectivi­ty, mobile phones exert unparallel­ed influence, and the consequenc­es of relinquish­ing children's innocence to smartphone­s are profound. The essence of childhood risks slipping through the cracks of a pixelated reality, as social media, addictive games, and the vast internet landscape distance children from tangible joys.

The challenge for parents is to strike a delicate balance between embracing technology's benefits and safeguardi­ng childhood's sanctity. It's a call to arms against aanancnded­sbsmmeatal­wll.le.SeSccnieie­ntnchceeep­pdroriovgv­iiditdeaed­ldmamneedw­wtithihthe­aanninin-ssigighhtt­inintotola­lateterara­liltityy..TThhaattis­is,,yyoouuccoo­uuldldbbee tangible. The screens, gateways to virtual realms, must not eclipse the brilliance of genuine childhood moments. The future of youthSSccd­ieienpncce­enddidisdn­n’ot’tnccaarner­aebvbeiecg­caauutsise­neugultlti­tmhimeaate­telylyitit dsisegeiet­mamslseevl­veaerbyryt­htrhiining­tghisisrer­welalaitti­tvhivee. mnneoonctc­oonnacclnu­ludssioiop­nnrteotosb­eberedvdri­arnawgwnnb­ibneecncao­aucuseseen­lilckikees­soommee awmwiisids­eeptpehere­srsoonenvo­oennrc-ceevssaoai­ldivd, i,“nA“Agccoognnl­coclulwuss­ioionnfisi­sththee scpprlalea­cecenewsw.hheerereyy­oouuggoott­titrieredd­ooffththin­inkkiningg.”.”

In the dance of childhood and technology, remember this: screens are a stage, and your child is the protagonis­t. While technology can be a wondrous ally, its allure can obscure genuine youth joys. To children, we say: embrace pixels as stepping stones, not shackles. To parents, a cautionary note: it's not about labeling technology as good or bad; it's about guiding children through

to short-wavelength blue light, a staple of modern screens, has been linked to a myriad of long-term problems. The eyes, the windows to a child's soul, bear the brunt of this silent assailant

the digital landscape, emphasizin­g that the true adventure lies in tangible, unfiltered experience­s shaping character and resilience.

In the glow of screens, let children find inspiratio­n, not isolation. Let them discover the power

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