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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

#technologies #children #time
With the growing
time
, we witness a boom in the
technology
 we use in our everyday lives.
The modern
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 inventions have altered the way we live, especially that of children.
This
 article will argue that spending free
time
 while using
technology
 despite its several advantages does outdo its disadvantages. On one hand, many parents argue that
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 investment of a child in
the
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modern
technology
 has its effects on their brain most of which are considered harmful. Lack of physical activity in a young one’s routine is not healthy, as his body requires movement for it to grow.
For instance
, they fear that their child might develop a health condition like, obesity
as a result
 of sitting in a place for a long
time
 or might get addicted to the game even.
On the other hand
, after a long day from school, leisure
time
 is something every kid looks forward to. Getting some
time
 off from the real world, and indulging in video games can prove to be a very good energizer to them. Research says that
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 video games help shape a person’s mind and train them for real-life skills. Some of which can be, taking quick decisions, being able to think of long-term
goal
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 while focusing
tasks
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 at hand and
problem solving
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. They provide exposure to a
childs’
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 brain to various aspects from a very young age, which is rendered beneficial.
This
 essay argued why spending
time
 on modern
technology
 can be beneficial for a developing child, and should not be neglected. The vast exposure the modern
technology
 provides, and the skills it inculcates should not be forsaken
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 but seen as an extra-curricular.
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  • Digital literacy
  • Cyberbullying
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Inappropriate content
  • Self-learning
  • Screen time
  • Social inequality
  • Enhanced communication
  • Creative expression
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