Nowadays, children are getting badly caught in the craze of taking selfies and posting photos and videos on social media. This is not just a hobby but is taking the form of a disease.

Children are living in a virtual world along with their real world. They feel that if they do not stand out from the crowd, they will have fewer friends or people will think badly about them. This is why they are getting away from the real world. This peer pressure has increased so much that now 4-5 such cases are coming to light every day. It is important to understand this growing trend and get children out of it.

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Child specialist Dr. Yashwant Rao says that children are getting lost in the virtual world of social media and online games so fast that likes, comments and virtual identity have become everything for them. This is having a bad effect on their mental and physical health. If your child is also struggling with this problem, then some effective methods can be adopted to get him out of this virtual world.

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Set rules for digital usage: Set a limit on screen time for your child. You can use a timer or app for this. Create a no-screen zone in the house like bedroom, dining table etc. Gadgets should not be allowed here. Prioritize family time by keeping gadgets away during dinner or conversation.

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Be an example yourself: Children learn by watching adults, so reduce your screen time too. Stay away from gadgets and play board games with children, read books, go to the park or learn a new hobby.

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Encourage physical activities: Involve your child in new hobbies like painting, music, dance, sports or gardening. Encourage them to play outside with friends and connect with nature. Especially make sure to play in a park.

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Have an open conversation: Try to understand why children are spending so much time online. Tell them about cyberbullying and online dangers. Instead of imposing rules, involve them in the rule-making process so that they cooperate.

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Seek help from doctors too: If the child is not able to stay away from gadgets in any way and the situation seems serious, then consider seeking help from a child psychologist or counselor. They can provide the right guidance.