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Computer games are very popular in all ages and nationalities. Parents think it has little educational value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about it?

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These days playing
video
 games is very common amongst all age groups across the globe. Most parents believe that
video
 games are having more negative effects. I agree with
this
 notion and in below essay,
i
refers to the speaker or writer
I
 will explain why. The most important thing while interacting with any electronics gadget is its content. Most
video
 games are based on fantasies, fiction, wars and violence. These games do not have any useful information to be transferred to the user. Some are based on simulation of sports, but they
also
 cannot offer the feeling or challenges of real sports. Contrary to that, there are few options available which offer interactive learning,
such
 as crossword and puzzles. These types of games can help in learning new words and improve vocabulary. A friendly multiplayer game of FIFA or wrestling between friends or sibling on a weekend can offer leisure time to enjoy.
Moreover
, playing
video
 games in excess results in many damages to health. Viewing computer or mobile screens for long durations can can cause weak eyesight. There is no physical movement involved in playing
video
 games,
thus
 resulting in obesity, which can lead to may other diseases
such
 as diabetes and hypertension. Usually school going children becomes addicted to playing games and do not focus properly on their studies. Mobile
video
 games are a big distraction for adults at jobs and are deteriorating performance of many employees. In conclusion, excess of anything is bad.
Video
 games if played sensibly for a limited time can be
good source
Suggestion
a good source
 of entertainment. But unfortunately once you become
addict
Suggestion
addicted
 to them, it becomes hard to stop.
Therefore
, parents must strictly limit time for their children to play
video
 games.
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