Online and video games are a popular source of entertainment for children, but experts warn that their excessive use can have negative effects on children’s mental, physical and social development. According to them, it is useful to keep games to the extent of mere entertainment, but when this habit dominates daily life, various problems start arising._x000D_
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Experts say that the growing trend of video games among children around the world is a cause for concern. Sitting in front of the screen for a long time and playing games not only affects the normal activities of children but can also significantly change their behavior. According to several studies, excessive gaming increases irritability, anger and aggressive behavior in some children, which can result in behaviors such as beatings or violent reactions._x000D_
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According to experts, playing games continuously can also have a negative effect on the nervous system and brain abilities. Such children often lose interest in academic activities, school performance is affected and they are also at increased risk of developing video game addiction. Along with this, they gradually start withdrawing from social interaction and spend more time on the screen instead of spending time with friends or family members._x000D_
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Pediatricians say that parents should limit the time children spend using digital screens and attract them to alternative positive activities. Physical games, painting, art and craft and other creative hobbies not only help children in their mental development but also improve their physical health. However, these activities are also more useful if they are supervised by parents._x000D_
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According to experts, if children spend more time with their siblings and other family members, mutual love, trust and social skills develop in them. On the contrary, if the child’s entire priority becomes video games, family and domestic relations fade into the background, which can also have negative effects on the child’s personality._x000D_
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Experts emphasize that the solution to the problem is not to impose a complete ban on gaming, as technology awareness is also a need of the present era. A better strategy is for parents to clearly set game playing times for children, monitor their activities, and encourage them to adopt a balanced lifestyle so that a proper balance between entertainment and education can be maintained.
