“Addiction is a prison where you are both the suffering prisoner and the cruel warden; every addiction, without exception, enslaves the mind and damages the soul.” — Dr. Gabor Maté

Introduction: Screen addiction, marked by compulsive use of digital devices, poses a significant threat globally, including in India. Its physical, psychological, and social repercussions jeopardize individual and societal health. To combat this issue, implementing strict laws regulating screen time and encouraging healthier habits is essential. Legislation should set age limits for device access, mandate educational programs about excessive usage dangers, and require tech companies to limit addictive features. These actions can foster a safer digital space prioritizing well-being over unrestricted device use.(Jain et al., 2023). Children constitute the most vulnerable demographic; in India, approximately 56% of young people aged 5 to 16 suffer from problematic use and overuse of information and communications technology (Loganathan & Ramadurai, 2020). Illuminating the cultural environment in which Indian children develop, this chapter provides a crucial point of departure for subsequent investigation of screen addiction, health and education, parental mediation, industry responsibility, and policy responses.