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?

Currently, playing games on computers is the most common activity on which the youth always spends more

time

than on outdoor activities. I believe there are several reasons for

this

occurrence and in my view,

this

tendency definitely brings back some disadvantages, which I will discuss now. One possible cause for

this

phenomenon is that playing

video

games is simple and convenient. To illustrate, kids do not need to leave their

home

or prepare any sophisticated equipment like doing sports, or they can play at any

time

despite the appalling weather.

Moreover

, parents tend to have a more hectic life now,

thus

having limited

time

to spend and take care of their children is inevitable.

Therefore

, allowing them to play

video

games at

home

is a way for adults to let their kids unwind without them.

Finally

, youngsters can

also

be influenced by their friends or attractive game advertisements that persuade them to allow

time

for

this

type of recreation. Online games to play with their classmates just by sitting down at

home

and colourful game commercials are factors that make children opt for computer games

instead

of doing outdoor activities. Another point I want to cover is that there are some negatives to

this

situation.

Firstly

, excessive gaming and lack of exercise can make young gamers have a sedentary lifestyle. They are likely to stay at

home

all the

time

, be passive and lazy, which can cause health diseases

such

as short-sighted or obesity.

Additionally

, using too much

time

for

this

activity will lead to crime. Statistics have shown that juvenile crime rates are rising significantly these days. One particular case relating to

video

games is that when they do not have enough money to purchase for new games, stealing money from people, even in their family, is the easiest way for them to serve their purpose since they have not had a job yet.

Finally

, if teenagers play

video

games too much, it will create a boundary between family members.

For example

, they just spend all their

time

playing it, so not having enough

time

to share stories or talk with their parents, or even forget them, will occur, which will destroy the relationship between generations in the house. In conclusion, I do not deny that playing

video

games is one exciting form of entertainment, but due to its causes and drawbacks, parents should balance their work and life to spend more

time

with their kids and explain the detrimental effects of it if their children play too often.