Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

In recent years, many people use computers and gadgets in daily life. But many researchers are debating whether to allow

children

to use computers from early childhood or not.

This

essay will discuss a few advantages and disadvantages of overusing

computer

usage

at an early age of

children

. In

this

modern world,

computer

usage

is part of daily life and it makes life easy. All types of services are available online ,

for instance

, ordering food, calling a taxi, or booking a transportation ticket using mobile phones and applications. The University of Oxford published a research paper that compared the learning activities of

children

and adults and that

children

are two times quicker than adults in learning. The research has shown the importance of learning at an early age.

On the other hand

, the

children

spend more time on computers, gadgets, and tablets rather than doing physical activity.

Firstly

, they are spending uncountable hours informed of the screen may affect their body and may cause strain on the eyes. The research held by WHO states that

children

have eyesight problems, and one has the eyesight of five pupils at secondary schools.

This

will impact their eye and it is difficult to attend sports activities and extreme sports who want to be athletic. In conclusion, the child needs to learn technology adapted to their living stages and spend an appropriate time on

computer

usage

besides

keeping a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Therefore

, it is recommended to keep a balance between

computer

and technology

usage

and spend more time outside playgrounds.