On Oct. 19, Haryana’s Director General of Police, O.P. Singh, warned parents in a short X post that too much screen time can harm kids’ brains and moods. He got the message after a stray late‑night call from a child that he had to explain was a mistake. “Phones teach quick swipes, not slow smiles,” he wrote.
Using the call as a real‑world example, Singh shared a video from psychologist Dr. Rachael Sharman titled The Impact of Too Much Screen Time for Kids. He urged parents to let children spend time outside, with mud under their nails instead of glass in their palms.
Singh cites a 2021 study from the Journal of Paediatrics that found children who spend more than two hours a day on screens face higher risks of depression and anxiety. The research links long screen use to disrupted sleep and a hyper‑stimulation of the brain’s reward system.
He explained that kids who play video games or use screens at night often fight with restless sleep, which can spark ADHD‑like behavior and worsen mood swings. “Screen exposure can spark aggression, low confidence, and social anxiety,” Singh added, warning that kids may turn to screens as a coping tool, creating a vicious cycle.
The police chief stressed that too much screen time can shrink a child’s social skills, hurt emotional regulation, and push back language and cognitive development. When real‑world play gives way to digital games, kids lose crucial learning moments.
Singh called on parents to set limits and encourage face‑to‑face interaction. “Balance is key for a healthy mind,” he said, urging families to keep kids’ lives full of outdoor adventure and real conversations.
Source: ianslive
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