"Giving Smartphones to Kids is CRIME": Yogi Adityanath's Viral Warning Has Parents PANICKING

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has triggered a huge debate among parents after he said that the practice of giving smartphones to young children is "almost a crime". While addressing a gathering at the Gorakhpur Mahotsav on January 13, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that giving smartphones to young children results in children becoming stubborn and even depressed. "Don't give smartphones to small children - it's like committing a crime," Yogi Adityanath said.

The harsh words were uttered during the closing ceremony of the three-day cultural event in Gorakhpur. Yogi said that children are being adversely affected by excessive use of mobile phones. He also warned people to be cautious about cyber frauds and not use mobile phones while driving to avoid accidents. The no-nonsense advice of the CM has gone viral, with parents from UP, Bihar, and even Karnataka sharing the speech on WhatsApp groups and social media.

Yogi's advice comes at a time when research reveals that Indian children spend more than 2 hours a day on smartphones, which is much higher than the recommended limit. Doctors say that exposure to screens at a young age can hamper the development of the brain and also lead to depression. "Mobiles should be replaced by books and playing outside," the CM said.

The speech has generated heated debates on social media platforms. While many parents agree with Yogi's opinion, claiming that they have noticed changes in their children's moods after using mobile phones, others feel that smartphones are a necessary part of education. Videos of Yogi's Gorakhpur Mahotsav speech are trending on social media platforms using hashtags such as #YogiSmartphoneWarning and #NoMobileForKids. Schools in UP are planning parent workshops on digital safety.

The parenting tips offered by Yogi Adityanath have again proved the direct approach he uses to reach the common man. Whether parents are adhering to his "no smartphone for kids" guideline is yet to be seen, but the fact is that the message is spreading in India today.