Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- In the modern digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of daily life. While these devices offer convenience, instant communication, and access to information, their presence in the lives of young children has raised pressing concerns. What was once a tool for adult productivity is now increasingly found in the hands of children, often unsupervised and for long durations. This growing dependence on screens is not only altering the way children play and learn but also potentially harming their mental, emotional, and physical development.

In Malaysia, smartphone usage among children is becoming more common at increasingly younger ages. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017, 94 per ...