Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In

this

era of rapid technological development, it is a hotly debated issue that whether the advancements in methods of entertainment, namely

TV

or

computer

, hold little value to the conventional ways like reading. From my point of view, I partly agree with

this

statement. On the one hand, it is conspicuous that spending time on a book may enhance cognitive skills of children. Owing to the lack of illustrative moving pictures and sound, children's reading books have to stimulate their creativity and imagination to comprehend the content of the works,

thus

boosting the development of their brain. A notable example of

this

is

such

fantasy books as Harry Potter. The magic and fantasy creatures described in

this

novel are what fosters the soul and imagination of millions of people around the world.

On the other hand

, spending time watching

TV

and playing

computer

games

also

has its own merits.

Firstly

, they are the source of numerous entertainments for the children nowadays. It is thanks to the

multifunctional

ability of modern devices that these modern inventions can relieve children of heavy pressure they have to face these days. With a

computer

or

TV

,

for example

, they can either listen to music or watch

TV

or do both of these things at the same time.

Moreover

, these digital devices

also

assist children with developing their social skills.

This

merit can be cultivated by children through cooperating with their friends by playing games like Minecraft. In conclusion,

although

reading a book can afford children with a myriad of advantages, watching

TV

and playing

computer

games still play an important role in the children’s growth.