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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree?

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It is sometimes argued that youngsters have become more attached to technology. I completely agree that using
computers
 on a daily basis has more downsides for
children
 than positive sides.
Firstly
,
Computers
 have become an integral part of people's daily lives including
children
, which have many negative aspects. It becomes the main reason for
students
' distractions in
school
.
students
 spend too much
time
 on laptops playing games or chatting with friends, neglecting
school
 homework and not participating in
school
 activities. Teachers,
on the other hand
, suffer from
this
 issue as they find it difficult to teach
students
 any subject without making huge efforts.
For example
,
children
 who play video games prove to have concentration problems more than other
students
 and need more
time
 to grasp the information given by teachers, which affects their
school
 grades.
Secondly
,
Computers
 have an impact on
children
's personalities. Youngsters are found to have personality issues. Spending a great deal of
time
 on
computers
 hinders them from interacting with their peers,
while
children
 should spend more
time
 with friends, in reality, they prefer to take
this
time
 and spend it on virtual lives.
As a result
, it affects their personalities and become more introverted.
For instance
, parents need help from experts to fix their
children
's negative behaviours from using laptops every day. In conclusion, I do believe that the daily using of
computers
 has many drawbacks than benefits for
children
's health and personalities.
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task achievement
The introduction sets the stage well, and the conclusion effectively reiterates the main points. However, try to better develop the main ideas with more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to increase clarity.
coherence cohesion
While the essay is logically structured, the paragraphs could benefit from clearer topic sentences and smoother transitions between ideas. Try to use a wider range of cohesive devices for better flow.
task achievement
The essay effectively outlines the negative impacts of daily computer usage on children, such as distractions in school and personality issues.
coherence cohesion
Both the introduction and conclusion are present and provide a clear position and summary.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Screen time
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Physical inactivity
  • Cognitive development
  • Internet addiction
  • Cyberbullying
  • Inappropriate content
  • Digital literacy
  • Virtual learning environments
  • Parental controls
  • Moderation
  • Online safety
  • Tech-savvy
  • E-learning
  • Information technology
  • Eye strain
  • Social skills
  • Multitasking
  • Interactive education
  • Health repercussions
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