FM RADIO 107.8 SESSION
The Radio Session was conducted by RJ Faheem in F-Block, MRU, with Dr. Ghazala Abidin, Associate Professor, School of Law, Manav Rachna University, on 09.07.2024. The topic of discussion was “Navigating the Harmful Side Effects of Mobile Phones on Children: Parenting in Digital Era”. Through this session, people were made aware about the excessive use of mobile phones by the children and its impact on their overall well-being; and how a child can be a victim of cyber crime because of its excessive use. The aim of the discussion was to make parents understand the ways and means to stop child phone addiction. This is essential so that a child does not become a victim of cyber crime/cyber bullying/sexual harassment etc. via social media platform. The highlights of Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 were also discussed to some extent. Measures to stop child phone addiction were recommended by the speaker, including the role of cyber cell for taking action against any cyber crime reported.
Dr. Ghazala Abidin advised the parents not to give up on their child. Mental and physical health of the child is paramount and should not be ruined by parents by constantly engaging their children with mobile phones. It is significant for the parents to set limits on screen time and get them involved in family activities.