UPSC Mains General Studies Paper – 1 Mains 2023
UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper – 2023
Introduction
According to the report ‘Impact of Smartphones on Human Relations 2023 -80% (Four in every five) smartphone users are on their phones even when they’re spending time with their kids, and a whopping 74% of Indian parents feel that their relationship with their kids may be hurt because of smartphones.
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INCREASING USAGE OF MOBILE PHONES
- Shift towards nuclear family – disintegration of joint family , focus on individual
- Increased competition -with globalisation , rise in competition with improved technology and digitised world – phone has become a need .
- Helps in Connectivity -84% of people agree that smartphones help them stay connected with their loved ones, boost their productivity and improve their quality of life.
- Mobile phones have a wide range of applications- speedy communication , long distance connectivity , portable devices , answers available at 1 click – cooking , studies , entertainment etc. .
IMPACT ON SOCIALISATION OF CHILD:
- Reduced Emotional Bonding: Mobile phone usage diminishes physical and emotional bonding between parents and children, impacting emotional development.
- Impaired Communication Skills: Excessive screen time hampers vital communication skills, essential for understanding and conveying emotions and thoughts.
- Decreased Empathy: Spending more time on mobile devices hampers empathy development, which relies on understanding and responding to others’ emotions.
- Limited Real-world Exposure: Mobile phones confine children to a virtual world, limiting their exposure to diverse people, places, and experiences.
- Cyberbullying and Online Risks: Digital engagement exposes children to cyberbullying and inappropriate content, risking their socialisation experiences and mental well-being.
- Contact with other agencies of socialization -out of kin dependence -on peer group , educational institutions which may become detrimental for the child itself and the society example – in Mumbai 17 yr old boy, 15 yr old girl booked for raping and impregnating a 12 yr girl .
- Dependence on technology– in modern times , children may develop an early dependence on screens and devices , having access to restricted content for children which may have harmful consequences – example – increasing cyber crime.
| CASE STUDY -” BLUE WHALE CHALLENGE” Issue – with no proper socialisation by parents , the alienated child chooses engagement with mobile phone , may have detrimental consequences – Consequence -a game like BGMI , COUNTRE STRIKE, etc. , which allotted certain tasks to its players , and final task was to commit suicide .it shows the emerging phenomenon of ‘cybersuicide’ . |
Conclusion
Hence, The substitution of child cuddling with mobile phones can have far-reaching consequences for the socialisation of children. Balancing screen time with face-to-face interactions and fostering empathy and effective communication skills remains essential in the digital age to ensure that children grow into well-rounded individuals who can navigate the complexities of human interaction.
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