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Some people believe that video games are beneficial to children whereas others believe that it has negative effects.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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There are several benefits
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 games.
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 games help children think quickly and maintain higher levels of concentration for longer periods. Children who play games tend to enjoy better hand-eye coordination. Some studies have shown that children suffering from dyslexia can improve their reading skills by playing action-packed
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 games that require intense focus. Contrary to popular belief,
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 games can promote physical activity among children. Children who play video games that involve tennis, cricket, football or basketball are more likely to play these games outdoors.
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 games may
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 improve memory and other cognitive skills. Puzzle games,
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, may improve brain function in children. On the flip side,
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 games have their fair share of disadvantages. If children play games on their
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 for hours on end, their eyesight may suffer. Their brains may find it difficult to process rapidly moving visuals. Worse still,
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 games promote a sedentary lifestyle. Playing a game using a handheld device does not require the child to be physically active. Physical activity is essential for the overall development of children. If they spend hours in front of a
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 playing games, their physical and emotional development will suffer. Violent games may
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 promote violence among children. To conclude, there are several advantages and disadvantages to playing
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 games;
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, I don’t agree with the argument that
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 games are bad by all means. Children should be allowed to play video games for an hour or so every other day. Parents should help them choose the right games and ensure that they are not spending their entire day in front of the
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