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Children of ages 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, family and society? What are the possible solutions to this situation?

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Sedentary lifestyle is not uncommon these days. Children require plenty physical exercise for their well nourishment, tend to spend most of their time in front of the television.
This
 problem is seriously affecting them and those around them, yet there are possible solutions. When children sit for a prolonged period watching
T
.
V
 or playing
video
 games because of
this
 they become accustomed to laziness and tardiness.
This
 could negatively affect their attitude towards hard work.
Secondly
, children may become unhealthy due to the lack of physical activity,
this
 may
also
 affect their posture and stature. Being exposed to violent
video
 games at a young age may affect children’s emotional competency, resulting them to become un-empathetic towards immoral actions.
Parents
Accept comma addition
Parents, on
on the other hand
, are not able to have a strong enough emotional connection with their children as compared to the past. Children becoming used to spending more time on the
T
.
V
, may compel parents to impose restrictions which may
consequently
 result in their children behaving rebellious with them. The aforementioned problems
also affects
Suggestion
also affect
 the society as these children will be the ones shaping it. Parents should raise their children in
such
 a manner that they are minimally exposed to
video
 games and
T
.
V
 and make efforts to divert their attention towards to physical hobbies. Scheduling their day may help to achieve
this
 goal. In conclusion, children’s long association with
T
.
V
.
and
Suggestion
And
video
 games have domestic, society and issues relating to their health.
However
, parents should take a proactive approach in controlling their children’s exposure to the same.

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