At Gurukul The School, under the leadership of the educator, Mr. Gaurav Bedi, we are committed to creating a healthy environment around children, which will allow them to learn creatively and develop holistically. As children are connected to a variety of devices such as televisions, tablets, social networks, video games and smartphones, etc., this can surely be called ‘Device addiction’.

The adverse effects of excessive exposure to devices

• Gadget addiction leads to a sedentary lifestyle, which has its own share of adverse effects. Research shows that children who spend an average of 4 hours a day watching television or other devices are more likely to be overweight. Therefore, obesity is rapidly emerging as a top concern for young people.

• Overexposure to flashy screens, high volumes, flashy colors, and action can cause irritability, restlessness, and frustration among young minds. This excessive stimulation affects your vision, concentration, and social behavior. They can even adopt a violent one. unpredictable behavior in the future.

• With greater convenience in building relationships online, there is an increasing level of social disconnect among children, particularly adolescents, which is inhibiting their development of social skills. Their addiction to screen knowledge leaves them with fewer personal interactions and less empathy.

• Reduced analytical and creative thinking is the result of over-reliance on technology. Limits your knowledge and learning skills. Remember how easy access to the calculator on mobile phones has affected your basic math skills.

‘The gadget detox’

We recommend that you create ‘The Gadget Detox’ calendar in your family time. Start a family conversation with your kids about what this detox is all about. This will have a positive impact on health and family ties. It will also be an opportunity for you to speak as a role model for your children. Here are some exciting ways to go for ‘The Gadget Detox’.

• Discover fun activities: limit time for TV, social media, and more. not only for your children but for all members of the family. You can create a time slot to play outside or get along with indoor games like Ludo, Pen Hide and Seek, etc. Together you can create a playlist with your children.

• Hobby Time – As we get older, we get so busy with daily tasks that we hardly have time to work on our passions and hobbies. Create hobbies that are of interest to your children and join in with them. You can also ask your kids to create fun quizzes on these hobbies.

• Explore the world of reading: reading is different from studying. It is also different from watching videos or television for recreation. Reading takes advantage of analytical and creative thinking, which therefore stimulates the development of the right brain. At the same time, grab a book for yourself and show a competitive spirit. They can start reading with their favorite book and slowly move on to other genres.

• Eat together: Being together without the interruptions of television and cell phones is a great way to have a healthy diet, good digestion and family ties. You can have day-to-day conversations with your children without reacting or giving instructions during mealtime.

We at Gurukul The School, recognized as one of the best schools in Ghaziabad, strictly follow the five core values: respect, honesty, compassion, fairness and responsibility (represented by the acronym RHCFR) to instill ‘character education’ as a an inseparable part of their education and integral development. In addressing “Gadget Addiction,” we are not opposed to technology; rather, we propose that its use be balanced and responsible. This helps ensure their physical and mental well-being while guiding them toward the practice of constructive use of devices to enhance learning and development.

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