Children of Bihar and UP are taking loans to play mobile games, ruining their lives at a very young age.

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights According to the latest survey of NCPCR, Bihar is leading in the whole country in playing online games. 78.65% adolescents (7 to 17 years old) play online games daily, in which they 7 to 8 hours spend on gaming. Survey July to August 2024 was carried out between, in which 2 lakh children After Bihar Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra where there are children of 75% teens Play online games.

Effects of Gaming on Children

This survey revealed that the children Education and mental health But online gaming is having a serious impact. World Health Organization (WHO) has also 2018 In 2015, gaming addiction was recognized as a mental illness, called “gaming disorder”. This survey found that about 50% of the people in Bihar are addicted to gaming. 50% children suffer from mental stress while passing through 20% Reasons for Kids Gaming Online School exams Can't even give it.

Financial losses and debt

Due to online gaming, children are getting affected not only mentally but also financially. 48% children dangerous games like Blue Whale Challenge, Tide Pod ChallengeAnd The Choking Game They play games which is increasing their mental stress and feeling of failure. Some children even die due to this addiction loan are also drowning in money, and start borrowing money to keep playing the game.

Effects on health

Continuous long periods of sitting And children have problems due to playing games back, head, and shoulder pain Physical problems like these have also been seen. american academy of pediatrics According to the (AAP) report, children should only consume 100 grams of water daily. one hour Screen time should not be given more than 10 minutes. Apart from this, it is very important to involve children in playing outside and physical activities so that their physical and mental health remains balanced.