In the time of technology, we are surrounded by gadgets. We are always stuck in the tangled wires. To get rid of mobile and gadget is almost impossible. But whenever I see children using gadgets, then a question appears in my mind that why children take gadget more often, what is the reason behind this kind of behaviour. Why they are so attached to the gadget? Why they are being aggressive when we force stop of using mobile?
Why children take mobile more often?
Children and specially teenagers and youngster have addiction over the gadget. The children have got the habit that whether there is a notification or not, they keep checking their mobile continuously. Even young children also seeking for the opportunity to use mobile or laptop.
There is scientific research on the different age group of children for why they are so possessive or addicted to the gadget specially for mobile.
Here is some reason behind the addictive behaviour of children.
1) Mobile is easily available and accessible
Now a days mobile with internet is easily accessible for children. Even if they do not have their own mobile still, they have access of parent’s mobile or other family member’s mobile. Which they can use without permission.
2) They are getting bored
If you observe a child, they attract to the gadget when they are getting bored or tense. It sounds different but yes, it’s true. They attracted to mobile when they are getting bored or they are almost inactive.
3) They are feeling stressed
Whenever they feel stress or pressure, they want some relief. Our body release some happy hormones when we use social media or make connection with the online friends who are available on this platform. Once they started to scroll screen they have forgotten the time limits.
4) Copying friends
This is the foremost reason to getting stuck on mobile, they are copying friends. Just because their friends have an account on some social media, they also want to make. We often hear from children, “my friend play ‘blah blah’ game in his mobile. So, I also want that game to play.” Or “my all friend has account on that social media; I wanted too.”
5) They are modelling parents
As a parent it is our responsibility to make an ideal example. They look at us as role model from their childhood. Whenever you have excess use of mobile, they also get inspiration to take mobile. They start exactly how we behave. It is seen that when parents have no control over their mobile usage, their children start using mobile excessive.
These are 5 major reasons behind excessive usage of mobile. But there may be more reason like home atmosphere, exams and more. As we know unnecessary usage may cause many physical and mental disorder. So, it is advisable to have discipline of mobile usage.
I always believe that when it comes to our child, we become more possessive and concerned. Before doing any kind of restriction on your child for using mobile or any other gadget, first you have to understand that under which circumstances this behaviour appears. Sometimes the reason is minor that will be solved in a short time period. But if you see such behaviour for a long time, it is a matter of concern.
Observe them there is a genuine reason of having mobile or the are just obsessed.
They manage their social life through social media. They want to make their connections and want to upgrade themselves. They may be using mobile for making contact with peers and manage their daily activities.
There are many reasons for using mobile. Just remember they would have control on their usage and their behaviour.
Discipline is better than restriction. Discipline will develop a habit into children whereas restriction would make them retaliating.
Very good observation within family by writer Palak Sagar, and helping all of us to facilitate our children’s behaviour.