Today, many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and less time on sports. Why? ls it a positive or a negative development?

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today's advanced era of modern technology and gadgets, young children can be seen spending

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ajority of their time playing games on computer and consoles.

As a result

, outdoor sports and activities are completely sidelined.

This

is a matter of serious concern for the child's future and health.

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essay intends to discuss both the positive effects and the downsides of

this

habit of our young generation in the subsequent paragraphs.

Firstly

, owing to the advanced technology these days, teenagers are more and more getting inclined towards

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internet games,

playstations

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, etc.

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exposure has its own merits because children at a very young age, get good understanding and knowledge of the tech gadgets and

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. They get very familiar and comfortable with these devices which in turn helps them in their online studies.

Additionally

, it makes them smart and keeps them up-to-date with the latest gadget features.

For instance

, it has been observed that children who have prior experience with operating these tech devices

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are often found to be more comfortable and more quick learners in their studies,

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in computers subject.

On the contrary

,

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development does have its ill-effects as well. Online games make teenagers exposed to violence and crime, which in turn, has a detrimental effect on the young minds of the nation.

Instead

, getting indulge in outdoor physical sports and games help the young population to become more active and agile. It really promotes their physical and psychological growth.

Moreover

, children get to learn co-operation and healthy competition and inculcate sportsman's spirit with the help of sports. A very clear example of

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is that children who maintain a healthy balance between their studies and sports activities, tend to be

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smarter and intelligent and perform

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academically as well. To summarise,

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indulging in computer games does help the teens in enhancing their gadget knowledge, etc. But

on the other hand

, it is equally important for them to give diligent time to

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sports and outdoor games.

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definitely helps children in shaping their future and they can imbibe good values and ethics through sports and enjoy sound mind and body.