'20 Thousand Children Lose Their Lives Every Year Due To Digital Addiction', TMC MP Expressed Concern In Rajya Sabha
Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien expressed concern in the Rajya Sabha over the increasing digital addiction among children and youth. He told that every year about 20 thousand children commit suicide due to digital addiction.
Derek O'Brien raises concerns in Rajya Sabha over digital addiction
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien expressed concern over the problem of increasing digital addiction among children and youth. Raising this issue during Zero Hour in the Upper House on Friday, he warned that about 20 thousand children commit suicide every year due to digital addiction.
He called on the government to urgently address this crisis. Derek said studies show that children and youth are spending up to eight hours a day on screens and mobile phones. This equates to more than 100 days a year.
He said that 68 countries have already banned mobile phones in schools. Excessive screen time can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to mood swings, Derek said. Derek also gave suggestions to solve this problem.