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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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Many today would argue that
computer
games
 have a more negative influence on children, rather than develop a child’s
skills
. I am generally in agreement that
computer
games
 have more negatives than positives. Those who argue for
this
 contention point to the negative influence of
computer
games
. It is considered that kids who spent a lot of time at the
computer
 and don’t have enough physical activity usually have bad posture. It is highly important for the health of young people to have physical activity because it develops their muscles and neuro system.
Moreover
,
computer
games
 may have a destructive effect on the child’s mental health because of the violence. On the other side, today there are a lot of beneficial
computer
games
 without violence, which help to advance the brain.
For example
,
games
 that develop logical
skills
 or improve the reaction and speed of thought or the other mental capacity.
Furthermore
, being able to communicate with other people online and having
computer
 technologies knowledge are the two most important life
skills
 children can learn today. Without them, children will feel alienated from mainstream culture and not be able to stay in touch with the modern world, apply for online jobs, and do research on the internet, and
computer
games
 are an excellent way to get these important
skills
. In conclusion, despite the centrality of computers nowadays, the main value of human life is health. Research has shown that more time spent being active, and less time on devices, improves mood, develops lateral thinking ability, and lessens the risk of chronic anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, shifts in society related to technology are likely to be irreversible.
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