Published: Jan 19, 2026, 23:36 IST | Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 23:36 IST
Doctors warn that excessive screen time is fundamentally altering childhood development, with children increasingly addicted to digital devices while parents grow alarmed over behavioral and cognitive impacts. Studies show kids averaging 2-4+ hours daily-double WHO limits-leading to hyperactivity, sleep disruption, language delays, and social withdrawal.