KARACHI:
In the modern world of science and technology, we all confront various problems while using technology. The mobile phone is a product of science which has become extremely essential for us, so most of us use mobile as if it is a fundamental need of our life. Nevertheless, it creates numerous problems. There are many disadvantages of using mobile phones such as constant distraction, social disruption, cause of accidents, health problems, youth crimes, etc.
There are some major flaws in the use of mobile phones. As these phones are the main means of communication nowadays, their use can become a hindrance at any time. The first thing to be considered is that mobile phones can cause road accidents. They can damage human DNA, leading to insomnia, eye problems, heart ailments, eye cancer and chronic fatigue. According to a survey, 90 per cent of students sleep with their mobile phones near them at night; 70 per cent of them do not get enough sleep and thus feel tired during the day. Also, students are not concentrating on their studies even in this age of competition. Besides, we still don’t know how hazardous mobile phone towers are.
I ask all parents not to let their children make unnecessary use of mobile phones. Students also need to avoid the extra usage of smartphones because it can affect them physically and mentally.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 19th, 2022.
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