Nowadays children spend time more on computer games rather than physical exercise. What reason behind this is? It is negative or positive?

Spending children's time on virtual games

instead

of physical exercise is becoming an increasingly popular concern among the parents. There are several reasons for

this

frame mindset. In my perspective,

this

is negative effects on children's holistic

development

.

Firstly

, urbanization eliminated public playgrounds from cities and towns. Thanks to the

development

of all those housing complexes and shopping centres the cities have become more congested than ever, leaving no room for little ones to enjoy outdoor games like cricket or football. Since playing

such

sports in narrow streets cause disturbance to apartment dwellers, parents are forced to keep their children indoors. The security of children has

also

become a cause for concern. Parents are becoming wary of letting their children play outside. So, to keep them engaged indoors, they equip their children with video games, computers and smart phones.

As a result

, children are getting detached from the benefits of playing outside.

This

, unfortunately, affects their physical and intellectual

development

. Sitting in front of a computer or gaming console for long hours can affect the eyesight of children and make them obese. Studies have shown that physical activity helps the

development

of cognitive abilities like decision-making and problem-solving. Sports and games

also

teach children crucial life skills

such

as team spirit and the ability to take success and failure alike. When children do not engage in sports, they are losing an opportunity to master these life lessons. To conclude, video games might keep children engaged for hours on end, but they do not help the overall

development

of children. So I strongly believe that spending too much time on playing computer games can be very harmful for the upcoming generation.