In today’s digital era mobile phones become indispensable part of our lives.It is impacting individuals of all ages, from children to the elderly.In Today’s society It is noticeable that the parents are also increasingly relying on mobile phones to pacify and entertain their children. As a consequence one concern has emerged:Gradually the cuddling of children are being replaced by mobile phones.Parents and family is primary agents of the socialization process, the excess use of mobile phone can have significant impact on socialization process of their children.

Cuddling with mobile phones can have Positive impact as it provides access to games, educational content and social media which can aid in the learning and the socialization process. However,it can hurt a child’s socialization process in the following ways-

Social isolation: Overuse of mobile phone decreases the face -to- face interaction and leads to social isolation.

Delayed development: Excessive screen time can delay cognitive, emotional and social development in children.

Physical Development: Nowadays children use mobile phones to play games rather than going for outdoor games with friends, which impact child’s physical health as well as social interaction.

Addiction: When use of mobile phones becomes addiction, it badly impact child’s social skills and relationships.

By recognizing both the positive and negative impact of mobile phones use on the socialization process of children, we can strive for balanced approach that utilizes the benefits of technology while promoting healthy socialization and development of children.