Hello friends, how are you all? I hope you are doing well. Today, I will discuss smartphones, which everyone knows are dangerous. I’ll talk about the time when these didn’t exist, meaning even in my childhood, when there was no trace of smartphones. How beautifully we enjoyed our childhood and played every game that today’s kids don’t even know existed. Why? Because their parents introduced them to smartphones they wouldn’t bother them and stay occupied with phones.
They are not allowed to go outside because parents say the situation is bad, but they are not worried about how badly their children's minds are affected by phones. In our childhood, we didn’t have smartphones. We used to play outside all the time, playing in the dirt. We played so many physical games. That time without phones was the best—no scrolling, no notifications, just moments. There were no such things as pics or videos; every moment was enjoyed right then and there. We used to sit together and talk because now we can’t do that. If four people sit in a room today, all four will be busy on their phones, even if just scrolling, and there won’t be any conversation.
In childhood, if we felt like meeting a friend, we’d just meet. Now, it’s all about making plans, but those plans end up getting canceled most of the time. Phones have some positive aspects too, but if we talk practically, mostly it’s negative—especially for kids. I got my first smartphone in intermediate when my basics were already done, so I didn’t have any distractions, and I peacefully completed my studies.
The way smartphones are expensive now, we’re even afraid to take them outside in case they get stolen. If we look at the benefits, phones are quite useful for students like us—helping with studies, providing information, offering online shopping, and allowing messaging. If someone is far away and you can’t meet them right away, you can make voice or video calls easily. But the downside is that we’ve become completely dependent on them. As soon as a notification comes, we immediately check it to make sure we don’t miss anything. We are never fully present anywhere because we are always using our phones at the same time. Nowadays, you can’t sit with your loved ones and have a conversation because there’s always something to do on your phone.
But I’ve told myself very clearly—no phones in gatherings. If I’m sitting with friends at university, no phones. If I’m at a family gathering, no phones. Even if I’m sitting alone with someone, no phones—otherwise, the other person will think I’m trying to avoid them. The truth is, we’ve become so connected to these phones that this addiction can’t be ended now, especially for kids.
I’ll just say this: as much as you can, enjoy your life moments instead of staying buried in your phone all the time. You will remember all those things, just like I am reminiscing about my childhood—a time when there was no such thing as a smartphone.