Some people think that mobile phones are harmful for children, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

People hold different views as to whether mobile

phones

are detrimental to

children

or not. In my opinion,

this

depends very much on how the

phones

are used and how that use is supervised as to whether they are harmful

for

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children

or not. On the one hand, some people think

children

can be harmed by using mobile

phones

mainly because the games and apps found on

phones

, which are mostly not educational, can easily become addictive.

This

results in

children

engaging less in healthy physical activities and spending less time on homework, both of which can have dire consequences in the long run.

Furthermore

, using mobile

phones

exposes

children

to unmonitored social media platforms where predators might be lurking in wait by taking advantage of the anonymity offered online.

On the other hand

, mobile

phones

can actually protect

children

by allowing

parents

to track their geographical location and contact them immediately if necessary. Never before have

parents

been able to know the exact whereabouts of their

child

minute by minute.

In addition

,

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instant communication provides essential security for

children

in times of crisis.

Lastly

, mobile

phones

do allow access to educational apps specifically created for

children

which, if used wisely, can

further

their education.

Finally

, I believe that if

parents

monitor how the

smart phone

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is being used by their

child

, it can be beneficial for a

child

's development. By blocking certain social media sites,

parents

can be sure their

child

is safe whilst being online.

Moreover

,

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setting time limits on how long their

child

can use the phone means that it will not interfere with a

child

's educational development and will avoid any form of addiction. In conclusion,

children

are only at risk when using a mobile phone if they are not being supervised and are not given strict guidelines to follow which are set by their

parents

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essay presents a clear opinion which is fully explained. Both sides have been clearly discussed. Ideas are extended and supporting points

relevant

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. Ideas are organised

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and a good range of linking words have been used. Grammar is both complex and accurate. Vocabulary is topic related and less common items are used.