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<p>	 A Growing Number of Children Engaged with Smart Devices, Prompting Need for Responsible Screen Time Management	 	</p>
<p>						MOHALI: A Recent Survey has shed light on the increasing trend of children spending a significant portion of their day immersed in screens. The study indicates that a concerning 42% of children up to the age of 12 are devoting an average of two to four hours daily to smartphones or tablets. Additionally, 47% of children above 12 years of age are reported to be spending their everyday hours glued to screens, signifying a growing dependency on digital devices.</p>
<p>Conducted by &#8216;Happinetz&#8217;, a Wi-Fi traffic monitoring company, the survey emphasizes the necessity for parents to regulate and monitor their children&#8217;s screen time, especially in households with multiple connected devices. Managing and restricting objectionable content viewing proves to be a challenge in such setups.</p>
<p>The Survey, which encompassed 1,500 parents, revealed that 69% of children aged 12 or older possess a tablet or smartphone, granting them unrestricted access to online content. The report disclosed that a significant proportion of these children, approximately 74%, engage extensively with YouTube, while 61% are drawn towards gaming.</p>
<p>Richa Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Happinetz, highlighted the evolving role of smart devices in children&#8217;s lives. She mentioned, &#8220;With education, entertainment, and more going digital, smart devices have become an essential tool for children today. Kids spend a lot of time on their gadgets, be it for schoolwork, connecting with peers and family, or using educational apps.&#8221;</p>
<p>Given the rise in digital consumption among children, Happinetz is taking proactive measures. The company offers a &#8216;Parental Control Filter Box&#8217; that actively monitors over 11 crore websites and apps, permanently banning over 2.2 crore objectionable websites and apps, striving to create a safer online environment for children. As screen-based entertainment continues to grow, the need for effective parental control and responsible screen time management becomes more crucial than ever.<br />
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