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Is it good for children to start using computers from early age and spend long hours on it? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Explain your choice by using specific reasons and details.

#children #computers #age #hours #choice
With the advent of technological
devices
such
 as
laptop
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,
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smartphones
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smart phones
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smartphones
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 and tablets, there has been an irrefutable debate if youngsters should be introduced to these
devices
 at an early age or not.
This
 essay will provide lucid points on the merits and demerits of exposing minors to digital gadgets and I will explain my choice precisely. On the one hand, the era of studying and learning
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 moved to social platforms which have actively involved the younger generation
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 in the educational sector.
Additionally
, they tend to assimilate more educative content outside their classrooms through these electronic
devices
 which could have taken
longer
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 time to comprehend while in
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class.
For instance
, the introduction of online learning during the COVID-19 epidemic turned out to be effective and efficient because they were introduced early enough to the utilization of these electronic
devices
.
On the other hand
, when youngsters overuse the computer or are not being controlled
on
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 their long hours
useage
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usage
use
,
then
 they can develop some physical and mental problems like depression, body pains, obesity and social interaction issues.
For example
, the Punch newspaper recorded that about ten per cent of the teenagers in China who did their study
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online during the 2020 pandemic fell ill immediately after their examinations due to stress. In conclusion, I am of the opinion that children should be allowed to learn, study and interact with computing
devices
 as these will broaden their
horizon
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 and knowledge on how to use modern social applications. Amidst all, I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Technological fluency
  • Educational development
  • Critical-thinking skills
  • Physical activity
  • Inappropriate content
  • Social skill development
  • Addiction
  • Cognitive abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Digital literacy
  • Screen time
  • Digital divide
  • Online safety
  • Cyberbullying
  • Ergonomics
  • Parental controls
  • Child-proofing
  • Interactive learning
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