New York: (Web Desk) According to a study by the University of Michigan, entertaining stubborn children by giving them a phone can lead to a change in their behavior in the future.


According to researchers, a crying youngster may be instantly calmed by handing them a digital gadget, but using this strategy for an extended period of time can pose difficulties.

 

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan in the United States chose 422 parents and their children aged three to five for the study. How much they used it and whether they saw indicators of emotional or behavioral issues in youngsters in the previous six months.

Rapid mood swings between melancholy and happiness, unexpected changes in mood or sentiments, and hyperactivity are examples of these symptoms.

 

According to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, there is a correlation between children's use of digital devices for entertainment and emotional consequences that are especially high among younger males, with these issues also impacting children who are already disadvantaged. Minor changes in conduct or behavior triggered these children's strong reactions.

 

 

Researchers recommend that instead of using phones or iPads to entertain their children, parents participate in sensory-based activities such as bouncing on a trampoline, listening to rhymes, or reading books.