The need for parental intervention

It had previously been reported that tech billionaires Bill Gates and Steve Jobs had limited the screen time—the use of social media and smartphones—for their children as they considered it harmful. Bill Gates didn't allow his children to use cell-phones before they were 14-years of age. Both of them considered the excessive use of smartphones and other electronic gadgets to be serious impediments to the natural growth of children.

Ironically, both had built up an empire selling these gadgets. Yet, they seemed to be in consensus that their use, especially by children, should be limited.

In addition to this, multiple studies have also found that excessive use of electronic gadgets and screen time damages the brain, eyes, etc. and might even cause serious psychological problems.

Many young people in our country use social media and electronic gadgets all the time. This is a problem that cannot be solved through legislation.

It is up to parents to address this. They must be tougher on their children when it comes to the use of social media and other electronic devices as it is for their own good.

Md Abu Wares, By e-mail