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Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children, whereas others say that it has positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

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There have been debates about whether playing
computer
games
 is beneficial for
children
. Some people, especially parents, are particularly against that; whereas some others from the public say sitting before a
computer
 can be advantageous and should not be demonized. To a lot of people, their
first
 impression of playing
computer
games
 is that
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 it necessarily reduces the time
children
 spend on their studies. More often than not,
children
 and adolescents do not have strong self-discipline and tend to indulge in
games
.
Consequently
, their time and effort spent in studies would be to a certain extent deprived
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their academic results would be compromised, and they may not build a foundation strong enough for their future careers. Some of them even develop a sedentary lifestyle which is not good for their health.
On the other hand
, advocates of
computer
games
 contend that
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 participating in
computer
games
 can develop gamers' hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Very often, gamers are presented with a difficult situation, and they need to analyze the enemy's weak points, evaluate different options on hand and come up with a consolidated plan to proceed to the
next
 stage. In conclusion, it is believed that playing
computer
games
 may turn
children
 into indulgent gamers and away from homework and studies.
Nevertheless
, it may
also
 help to develop
children
's problem-solving skills. As far as I am concerned, the hazards of indulging in
games
 are much bigger than their potential benefits.
Hence
, limiting
children
's playing time on
computer
games
 is commendable in order to secure a better balance.
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