Some people claim that traditional games had more benefits for children than modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

That the games played by children traditionally, offered greater merits vis-a-vis those of

this

age, is what is contended by few. I fully agree with

this

opinion, since

such

old games indulged in by children needed little money, albeit being rich in

education

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educational

and fun. Advocates of the view that modern games are beneficial to argue that

such

games are designed for the present-day young ones, which develop their brains in the required manner, enabling them to tackle

current challenges

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the current challenges

. They cite the example of computer or video games that polish motor and kindred abilities of children

that is

the need of the hour.

On the contrary

, the present-day computer and mobile games, are burdensome on the eyes of a child due to the harmful radiations emitted and often leads to a weakening eyesight.

Thus

, it can be seen that many school-going pupils more often than not, don eyeglasses at a very tender age. According to reports, the number of children wearing spectacles

has steeply risen

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is steeply rising

steeply rises

in the past decade.

Furthermore

, the games of yore, like hide and seek, chasing each other in open areas,

kabaddi

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Kabaddi

, aiming and hitting a pile of delicately balanced

stones to

Accept comma addition

stones, to

win points, amongst others, provided the much-needed exercise, fresh air, and interpersonal bonding, apart from loads of fun.

Additionally

, these games required minimal expenses, unlike modern games.

For example

, one hour of playing kho-kho in the open environment, the

commonly

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most commonly

played game in India for centuries, needs no sporting gears,

nonetheless

proffers greater advantages of healthy air, ample physical exercise, and entertainment,

besides

fostering a spirit of unity. To conclude, I totally believe the traditional games engaged in by children are more meritorious as compared to the modern ones since they offer multiple plus points like health and joy.