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Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree?

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In
this
 day and age, there are more and more concerns about how the
computer
 is impacting
children
. It is debated that the
computer
 has more drawbacks than benefits for
children
. As far as I’m concerned, I partly agree with the statement that the adverse effects of the
computer
 on
children
 outweigh/ eclipse the positive ones. On the one hand, there are some benefits of computers for
children
. The
first
 merit of computers is that
children
 have the opportunities to learn a wider range of skills and abilities. The
computer
, for instance, has many math programmes
such
 as Khan Academic or Rocket Math that help kids to think more logically and improve cognitive abilities, which could lead to better problem-solving skills.
In addition
, the entertainment value of computers is great. As a matter of fact, various
computer
 games give
children
 the chance to reduce stress and relax after school.
On the other hand
, the
computer
 has various demerits on
children
’s education. The
first
 one to be mentioned is that the
computer
, especially the internet, has many electronic games that are highly addictive.
Children
 spend a huge amount of time sitting in front of their
computer
 screen and playing games.
This
 leaves them little time for other activities
such
 as sport, which are harmful to physical health.
Furthermore
, many people believe that a part of the information on the
computer
 is not censored,
therefore
 there exist disagreeable elements
such
 as violence or curse words. According to the research of yale university, more than 50% of movies includes violent element and do not have the limit of age . In conclusion,
although
 the
computer
 has beneficial effects, using it every day is not good for the development of
children
.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Screen time
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Physical inactivity
  • Cognitive development
  • Internet addiction
  • Cyberbullying
  • Inappropriate content
  • Digital literacy
  • Virtual learning environments
  • Parental controls
  • Moderation
  • Online safety
  • Tech-savvy
  • E-learning
  • Information technology
  • Eye strain
  • Social skills
  • Multitasking
  • Interactive education
  • Health repercussions
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