Publication: Marathi ABP live
Date: 05.03.2026

Highlights the growing concern around excessive screen time among children and its impact on behaviour, mental health, and development. The article features expert insights from Tushar Parikh, who explains how prolonged exposure to digital devices affects brain development, increases aggression, irritability, and reduces emotional regulation. Additional inputs from Jitendra Gandhi highlight issues such as reduced concentration, poor academic performance, and social withdrawal. The coverage emphasises the importance of limiting screen time, encouraging physical activity, and strengthening parent-child communication to ensure healthy mental and behavioural development.