Online platforms can be breeding grounds for cyberbullying, causing emotional distress, anxiety, and depression among children who experience harassment or ridicule.
Excessive screen time, particularly before bedtime, can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating in school.
Kids may experience FOMO when seeing their peers' social activities and achievements online, contributing to anxiety and a sense of social exclusion.
Exposure to unrealistic beauty standards and body ideals portrayed on social media can lead to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in vulnerable children.
Excessive reliance on social media for communication can hinder real-life social skills development, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation.