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Many young children are spending large amount of time in front of screens. What are the causes of this and what other problems does it lead to?

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There are 3 main reasons why
children
 in
this
 generation tend to spend a large amount of time in front of gadgets. One,
technology
 has advanced a lot over the past years,
therefore
 it is without a doubt that
technology
 has taken over our lives. We can't fully say that
technology
 is not beneficial, as there are so many advancements in many sectors all because of
technology
 and AI.
Second,
most parents tend to have the same bad habits - spending large amounts of time in front of screens -
therefore
children
 tend to follow them as parents are their biggest impact.
Third,
most of the learning done in school is uploaded through online platforms. I think
this
 was first done, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and ever since that event, everything has shifted online.
Although
technology
 and AI have a lot of benefits, there are
also
 a lot of problems that may arise from it.
Firstly
, mental health problems
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 been rising ever since the Pandemic of COVID-19. Not only was it because of the
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 time people stayed inside the house, but
also
 because
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 amount of cyberbullying that increased through social media. With
children
 scrolling through social media more these days, it's more likely for them to have mental health problems.
Secondly
,
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 problem includes sight problem. As we all know, looking at the screen for too long is not good for our eyes.
This
 is
also
 why
children
 these days tend to use glasses more.
Last
 but not least, there are many
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 the internet,
such
 as violence and adult content.
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 most platforms, it is very easy to access them -
Therefore
 it might be very dangerous for
children
, especially if their parents have not taught them
regarding
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 good content and bad content. In conclusion, advancement in
technology
 has impacted the world - both, good and bad.
However
, we will not be able to stop the advancement of it in the future,
therefore
 it is really important to be able to know which is beneficial and which is not. If everyone is able to do so, the world can be a happier place.
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Aim to clearly outline the causes and problems in the introduction for a stronger foundation to your essay.
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Develop each main point with more specific examples and explanations to strengthen your argument and meet the task requirements.
coherence cohesion
Ensure a clear logical flow by using a range of linking expressions to connect ideas and paragraphs.
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Expand on the solutions or recommendations which might address the problems discussed, in keeping with the task's expectations.
coherence cohesion
Double-check your essay structure to include a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, with each paragraph focusing on a single main idea.

Structure your answers in logical paragraphs

The easiest way to score well on the IELTS Task 2 writing portion is to structure your writing in a solid essay format.

A strong argument essay structure can be split up into 4 paragraphs, each containing 4 sentences (except the conclusion paragraph, which only contains 3 sentences).

Stick to this essay structure:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion

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