Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication have a negative impact on young people’s writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that children's reading and writing abilities are being negatively impacted by the rising usage of computers and mobile phones for

communication

.I agree with the notion, as there is more to lose with the increasing technology with respect to

communication

skills

Kids have easy access to smartphones and computers enabling them to the world of the

internet

.

Although

, the

internet

has an abundance of learning material young ones get distracted easily by games and social media.

Further

, social media aggravates the situation because of the high usage of slang words. To top it off, all new forms of technology use typing tools

instead

of the traditional form of writing leading to poor development of writing

skills

and vocabulary.

For instance

, the habit of typing in short forms leads to a lot of errors

while

writing the IELTS test resulting in a lower band score.

On the other hand

, having access to the

Internet

and utilising it appropriately can help develop a lot of

skills

and

Correct word choice

apply

show examples

especially reading habits. A broad range of vocabulary and concepts can be learned from the

internet

.

Also

, it is argued that writing will become obsolete with changes in methods of

communication

and one should harness and improve on their typing speed.

For example

, the rise in programming and coding culture among young people has led to the rise in competition for speed typing. In conclusion, growth in technology is disruptive for some forms of

communication

skills

but, if utilised properly, it can have greater benefits.