Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

It is said that many youngsters allocate considerable time for electronic games rather than physical activities.

This

essay will discuss several reasons why

this

occurred and prove why it is a negative trend.

To begin

with, there would be several causes leading to

this

.

Firstly

, video games are normally attractive because of their images and sounds, which are eye-catching to children. Not to mention the fact that games nowadays provide different level of difficulties from beginner to master and

also

virtual awards whenever the players become winners.

Secondly

, due to urbanization, the megalopolis utilize spaces for industry and buildings rather than children's backgrounds.

For example

, Hanoi is in a shortage of outdoor spaces, resulting in the fact that youngsters do not have public spaces to do physical activities. Spending a greater amount of time on computers rather than doing physical activities might be disadvantageous. It is scientifically proved that the addition to computerized games is highly associated with dangerous diseases. My friend,

for example

, allocates a great deal of time glued his eyes into the computer' screen, leading to obesity.

Besides

, the majority of games on electronic devices are violent rather than educational. Not only does

this

deter children from cultivating their interpersonal skills, but

also

build up mental impairment and anti-social behaviour, contributing to the high crime rate in the future. To conclude,

this

essay discussed the rising trend of the young switching to computerized games rather than sports and highlighted why it is negative. From my perspective, children should be limited to play games as well as be encouraged to do physical activities.