365Telugu.com online news,February 8th,2023: Internet has made everything easier. A lot of work can be done in minutes with a single click. However, the benefits of using the Internet, as well as its side effects, have increased. Most of the side effects of internet use are seen especially in children.
In recent times many children are getting used to using internet on computer and smart phone. Because of this the internet is affecting their life so much. It weakens them mentally and physically.
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is an international organization working on child health and development.
UNICEF is conducting “Stay Safe Online” campaign to protect children from internet. Apart from this, ‘Safe Internet Day’ is celebrated every year to prevent the ill effects of internet use and to use it properly. Safer Internet Day is celebrated every year on 7th February.
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, UNICEF India has focused on providing a safe environment for children through proper use of the Internet.
Irritation..
The habit of using the internet in children can be annoying as the child spends hours playing games, social media or focusing on the phone or computer. Psychiatrists say that this is a sign of mental change.
Insomnia problems..
People who use mobile or internet a lot can suffer from severe anxiety. They do not sleep at night. Children are not sleeping till late night due to using internet till late night.
They are wasting their time by chatting with friends, using social media or browsing internet in free time. Besides, there is no rest for eyes and body.
It is important to involve children in sports activities along with school education. This leads to their physical, mental and intellectual development.
Keeping in mind the physical development of children in schools, physical activity can help them to be muscular and physically healthy.
But the addiction of using mobile makes the child sit or lie down all day. Less physical activity. It hinders physical development. Many health problems are arising due to this effect.
Which is correct..? What is wrong..? All kinds of information is available on the internet without any filter. When children browse the internet, they also come across fake information.
There are also things on the internet that people do not understand due to their age. Misinformation in particular can have negative effects on children.
According to a UNICEF report, one-third of all internet users in the world are children. Psychologists reveal that protecting children online is an urgent task.
Childline 1098 can be called at any time of the day or night. UNICEF aims to educate boys and girls about how to navigate the online world safely.