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With rapid development of communication technology such as smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages of these devices outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is undeniable that technological devices are more prevalent than ever in our lives, and
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 growth has kept increasing. It is often argued that these tools have some negative effects on our lives. I strongly believe that the increasing use of communication technology gives rise to numerous problems in terms of health, success, and socializing. First of all, when children spend lots of time on digital devices in order to play
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, they do not need to go outside to play with their peers.
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 can cause some health problems,
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 as obesity, which is related to a lack of physical activity.
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 scientists, when screen hours increase, it can be more common to see autism symptoms in children.
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, when outdoor
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 diminish, it means that
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activities
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 as playing
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, which are essential for gaining socializing and cooperation skills, reduce, and
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 can be a problem when communicating and making collaborations with people.
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, spending hours on screens can damage school success because it shortens attention spans and
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 affects brain
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. Playing mobile
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 is a very good tool to activate the brain-rewarding system. When children waste their time playing these
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, they find it very satisfying and a reinforcer;
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, they do not want to be a part of school
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 that are beneficial for their academic accomplishment.
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, the quick growth of communication technology affects our lives not just in terms of lost social competencies but
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 decreases school success and leads to major health problems.

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