New technology have changed the way children spend their free time. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

In

this

contemporary world, the way children spend their leisure

time

has changed significantly. With the advent of new

technology

, minors have learned many new pastimes. They usually prefer indoor activities, like playing video games and watching TV,

instead

of playing outdoors.

Although

they acquire many new things from new

technology

, it

also

poses unavoidable health-related concerns. The major advantage of using

technology

in adolescents and toddlers in their free

time

is that they learn new things. They watch informative videos, learn new skills and improve their vocabulary which,

however

, will make them smart and intelligent.

For instance

, my two years old daughter learned all the colour names and the alphabet by watching kids' channels on TV.

Hence

, we cannot deny the fact that

technology

has made pastimes easy and amusing.

On the other hand

, if youngsters are spending all their spare

time

indoors, using their iPads or computers, they will deprive themselves of outdoor recreational activities, like playing sports with other kids or riding a bicycle.

Therefore

, they might develop some health-related issues, like obesity, eyesight problems, and early-age depression as well.

For example

, these days we see many young age children below 6 years of age who are wearing glasses. Which is an alarming situation. To sum up, advanced

technology

has made break-

time

pleasurable for minors,

however

, having too much screen

time

and staying home all the

time

will not just affect physical health but

also

disturbs psychological well-being.

Therefore

, it depends on how you use

technology

, as a liability or as an opportunity.