Viral Video: A short but very disturbing clip has gone viral on social media. In the video, a small girl, thought to be between 7 and 10 years old, is shown locking herself in her room, refusing to come out or communicate with her family. Why? Her family tried to limit her access to her smartphone.

What happened next was shocking to viewers. Family members had to resort to unusual measures to even get to her – shouting through the door, switching off the router, and finally luring her out with reassurances. The clip has received millions of views and touched a chord with way too many parents, prompting urgent conversations about childhood screen addiction.

It’s Not Just One Family’s Problem

Child psychologists and paediatricians have been ringing the alarm bells for years. Research has shown that kids between 8 and 12 years spend an average of 4–6 hours a day on screens, a figure that has exploded in the post-pandemic era. What used to be a convenience has become a compulsion for many children.

And warning signs include:

• Tantrums/meltdowns on taking away devices
• Withdrawal from family, withdrawal from outdoor play
• Late-night screen use causes sleep disruption
• Loss of interest in hobbies, reading or social activities
• Secretive behaviour about the use of the device

Why Kids Get Hooked So Easily

Smartphones and apps are engineered to be addictive — endless scrolling, instant gratification, dopamine-releasing notifications. Adult brains are poorly designed to resist these traps. Children’s developing brains, in which impulse control centres are still forming, stand very little chance without parental guidance.

What Parents Can Do 

The answer is not to pull devices away cold turkey – as this viral video dramatically shows, sudden removal can cause serious behavioural responses. Rather, experts suggest:

• Set gradual limits on screen time with control tools
• Create device-free zones — dining table, bedrooms after 8 pm
• Replace screen time with organised physical or creative activity

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Viral Video: A CCTV clip from a busy railway platform has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers horrified and angry in equal measure. The video shows an old man, old enough to be a grandfather, groping a young woman sitting next to him in a public waiting area, repeatedly, on purpose. The man continues his predatory behaviour, seemingly unperturbed by consequences. The woman, visibly uncomfortable, appears to move away.

The video quickly went viral on social media, with thousands of people sharing their outrage on hashtags calling for justice and accountability.

When those we trust abuse that trust

What is particularly disturbing about this incident is the age of the perpetrator. Older men are linked with safety, wisdom and trustworthiness in society. This assumption gives rise to a dangerous blind spot. Sexual harassment does not discriminate by age bracket — it is a behaviour that stems from entitlement and the deliberate targeting of the vulnerable.

The Problem of the Bystander

One of the most troubling aspects of the viral video is what didn’t happen — no one intervened. Bystander silence is a known social phenomenon. People hesitate to intervene because they feel uncomfortable, are unsure, or fear being wrong. But in such situations, inaction makes every witness an accomplice to the harm.

If you see harassment in a public space, report it to railway security or police right away, speak up if it is safe to do so and take note of the incident as evidence.

CCTV is a tool, not a solution

Viral Video: In the last few years, Indian railway stations have increased their CCTV network manifold. Surveillance can help document crimes and assist in prosecution, but it does not prevent harassment as it is happening. This case is a stark reminder that infrastructure needs to be accompanied by trained personnel, accessible complaint mechanisms and swift legal action.

Every day, over 13 million people travel on India’s railways. Millions of women travel to work, family, and opportunity through spaces where they are not safe. To change this takes legal accountability, community awareness and a culture shift 

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