India, Nov. 14 -- The convenient access to screens has made the younger generations, especially kids, more distracted and fidgety than ever. Heard of the iPad generation? A kid hunched on a sofa, holding a tablet inches away from their face, tapping away on the screen, and fervently glued to the screen, barely noticing what's going on around them. Parents may be calling it a new normal if it keeps them occupied and not throwing tantrums. But besides the several health risks, from reduced physical activity to vision stress, attention span also substantially shrinks. When attention span dips, children may face trouble completing even basic tasks, let alone retaining focus for school or creative play.

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