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Some children spen hours every day on their smartphones Why is this the case? Do you thinki this is a positive or a negative development?

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In the present day, the development of technology is very rapid and on the rise.
Smartphones
is
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 one of the results as they
be
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 more accessible and used by various generations. Nowadays, even
children
 have their
smartphones
 and
this
 leads to many advantages and disadvantages.
This
 essay will discuss the negative and positive development of
smartphones
 for
children
 and
ended
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by
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 my opinion as well.
To begin
 with, I personally agree that
smartphones
 provide a lot of services and help us in our daily
life
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. With
smartphones
, we can access information,
knowledge
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and knowledge
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, and learn many skills from anywhere.
And
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also
 same position in
children
, using
smartphones
 can help them to become more open up to the outside world and gain more knowledge.
On the other hand
,
besides
 of many benefits of
smartphones
 is undeniable, the use of
smartphones
 by teenagers and kids
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 a lot of negative impacts. Because if they can not control themselves, they will be under the influence and spend hours using
smartphones
 every day. Their social experience and skills will
also
 be limited
due to
 minimum exposure
of
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 meeting friends and new environments in real life.
Additionally
, phones will affect them not only mentally but
also
 physically. In conclusion,
although
smartphones
 provide many positive impacts, the negative effects of the use of
smartphones
 in
children
 outweigh the advantages because
smartphones
 will ruin them mentally and physically. So,
i
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 think parents
supposed
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are supposed
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 to limit, supervise and control the usage of their
smartphones
.
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coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are present but could be strengthened. It's essential to clearly restate the topic and succinctly summarize your argument in both sections, giving the reader a sense of closure at the end of the essay.
coherence cohesion
While main points are supported somewhat, aim to provide more specific examples and evidence to underpin each point. Balancing the discussion between negative and positive aspects could improve the argument's complexity and depth.
task achievement
Ensure the response completes all parts of the task. While you have addressed the 'why' aspect, more depth and development are needed in explaining if the trend is positive or negative. Offer a more balanced discussion before stating your opinion.
task achievement
Your essay presents clear ideas, but strive for greater clarity and comprehensiveness. Expand on points and give a deeper analysis to fully articulate your argument and enhance reader understanding.
task achievement
Incorporate more relevant and specific examples to support your argument. Examples help to illustrate your points and make them more convincing to the reader. It also demonstrates a broader understanding of the topic.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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