A Problem Growing Faster Than Technology

TECHNOLOGY has developed rapidly over the past few years, and it has become an essential part of the modern lifestyle.

- Suhelee Senadheera Final year student University of Sri Jayewardenepura Department of Entrepreneurship

Today, digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers are used in almost every place, including home, school, and office. Also, that equipment is used by almost every generation, like Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. After covid-19, children mostly learn through online lessons, educational applications, and digital classrooms. Also, parents use technology to communicate and manage their work. Especially after the growth of online learning and remote communication, digital technology has become a powerful tool. This development has clearly improved convenience and access to information in everyday life.However, excessive use of digital devices has created a serious problem, especially among children (Gen Alpha). Almost all children spend long hours in front of digital screens. Video games and social media are the things that keep children in front of digit