EFFECT OF MOBILE PHONES ON CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

 Mobile phones can have both negative and positive effects on children and Adults.

**Effects on children.

1)Social skills development;Excessive mobile phone use can hinder social skills development in children.

2)Sleep disturbances;Exposure to screens and notifications can disrupt sleep patterns.

3)Eye strain and vision problems;Prolonged screen time can cause eye strain and potentially lead to vision problems.

4)Cyber bullying and online safety;Children may be vulnerable to cyber bullying,online predator’s, and exposure to inappropriate content.

5)Addiction;Excessive mobile phone phone use lead to addiction,negatively impacting physical and mental health.

****Effects on Adults.

1)Mental Health;Excessive mobile phone usage has been linked to increased stress and anxiety, and depression.

2)Sleep Disturbances;Exposure to screens and notifications can disrupt sleep patterns.

3)Productivity and Focus;Mobile phone’s can be distracting,negatively impacting productivity and focus.

4)Social Relationships;Excessive mobile phone use can lead to social isolation and decreased face-to-face interactions.

5)Physical Health;Sedentary behaviour associated with mobile phone use can contribute to physical health problems.

*****Positive Effects;

1) Access to information;Mobile phone’s provide access to vast amounts of information,educational resources, and communication tools.

2)Convenience;Mobile phone’s offer convenience,enabling users to stay connected,access services, and tasks on-the-go.

3)Emergency Assistance;Mobile phone’s can be life saving in emergency situations.

****Mitigating Negative Effects

1)Set boundaries;Establish screen free zones and times.

2)Monitor Usage;Track and limit mobile phone use.

3)Practice digital literacy;Educate yourself and others about online safety,cyber bullying and digital citizenship.

4)Encourage physical activity;Engage in physical activities and outdoor pursuits.

5)Seek support;Consult professional’s if mobile phone usage is negatively impacting mental and physical health.