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Topic: New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages

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Technology
 becomes essentials in our life as it invades every house and workplace. Computers, iPads, smart phones, etc. Became popular and mandatory in our daily life routine, across all ages. They have many implications in our life, mainly in our Children, as they become attracted and addicted. They prefer spending most of their
time
 on computers and video games which, as confirmed by studies, has bright side and drawbacks as well. Children have become attached to
technology
. Some, but not limited to, the advantage of
that is
 they have become expert in most recent electronic devices. They can get any information needed, do their homework and school projects by themselves. There are plenty of programs, applications and online games which became the most popular tool for entertainment. Some of them are really useful and valuable as it develops the kids knowledge and skills if the appropriate programs or application is being used. As
such
,
technology
 represents an open gate for learning and efficient tool for entertainment.
On the other hand
,
technology
 has drawbacks for the users in general and on children
in particular
. Spending more
time
 on using computers might lead to addiction. Kids became attached to their devices and cannot enjoy the free
time
 without them.
In addition
, kids who are spending their free
time
 on computers become socially isolated. That affects their quality Family
time
, relationship with friends in a negative way. These are some of the disadvantages of
technology
 on our
children which
Accept comma addition
children, which
 have been
higlighted
move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
highlighted
 and concluded from many studies and researches. To conclude,
technology
 is double-edged sword as it has pros and cons toward our kids.
Although
 the bright side of the
technolgy
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
technology
technologies
 is well
distiguished
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
distinguished
, it should be used in an appropriate manner under the
superviosion
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervision
 of the parents or some adult in the family.
This
 can help in limiting the damage that can occur as a consequence.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • digital devices
  • screen time
  • entertainment
  • knowledge
  • learning
  • creativity
  • communication
  • social interaction
  • problem-solving
  • critical thinking
  • physical activity
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • mental health
  • well-being
  • inappropriate content
  • cyberbullying
  • addiction
  • over-reliance
  • technology
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