Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

According to some people, regular

use

of gadgets has more demerits than merits on children. I do not agree with

this

view. While I do admit that excessive

use

of computers can harm children in many ways, these gadgets are

also

crucial for their success and

hence

we cannot stop them from using computers. Computers have their downsides. Children can play games and watch movies on them. Needless to say, it is quite normal for children who

use

the laptop every day to get addicted to it. If they spend too much time on their computer, they will lose their focus on studies and their grades will suffer. Children who practice the computer for long hours are

also

more likely to develop health problems like obesity because of their sedentary lifestyle. Excessive screen time can

also

cause vision problems in children. On the flip side, in

this

day and age when computers are used in all spheres of life, it is foolish to stop children from using them. They need proficiency in computers to be able to find a good job in future. Actually, nowadays, they need computers to even score good marks in exams.

Hence

instead

of preventing children from using computers, parents and teachers should encourage moderate practice. Children should be allowed to

use

the computers for one or two hours at the most. Parents must

also

ensure that children are not wasting time playing games on the computer or accessing online content

that is

not suitable for them. If used wisely, computers and the internet help children with their studies. Actually, there are numerous educational websites designed to make learning fun and interactive. To conclude, after analysing both sides of the argument it is not hard to see that moderate

use

of computers is more beneficial than negative effects on children.

However

, excessive and irresponsible

use

of computers is harmful and

hence

it must be prevented.