Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?

With the development of technology, the use of computers has become very popular.
Due to
accessibility, many
children
can play
computer
games
in
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everywhere.
Thus
, there are many bad
effects
on
children
.
Although
numerous bad
effects
have arisen
as a result
of
this
, there are solutions.
This
issue will examine the negative impacts of
the
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playing
computer
games
and possible solutions
of
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this
problem.
Firstly
, a major negative impact of playing
computer
games
is the decrease in
children
's
self-improvence
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self-improvement
in education.
In other words
,
children
lose their attention against the
school
life.
For instance
, many
children
prefer to play
games
instead
of doing homework.
Thus
, they can not pass their exams.
Moreover
,
thet
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they
that
can not be successful in their education life. The other impact might be
health
problems. Because playing
computer
games
affects particularly young
children
's eye.
Therefore
, it can cause
health
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in their brain. It is important that action is taken to combat these bad
effects
. Parents should take all of the responsibility
specially
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children
in
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early
ages
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.
Further
, parents must control their playing game time and must be limited.
For instance
, when the child
finish
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his homework, he can play
games
on
computer
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.
In addition
, what is important
their
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lifes
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should be
tought
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taught
children
at
school
.
On the other hand
,
harms
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harm
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to
health
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the health
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of
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playing
games
on
computer
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a computer
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are
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shown to
children
in
school
by teachers or at home by parents.
For example
, seminars can be organized in schools on
this
subject.
Also
, doctors can be called to the
school
to explain the bad
effects
. In conclusion, the development of technology can not be prevented and many
children
want to play
games
on
computer
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the computer
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.
However
, bad
effects
can be prevented by showing
harmfull
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harmful
impacts.
Thus
, by solving
this
problem, a
health
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and
succcessful
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successful
generation can be raised.
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You handle the task well by addressing both parts of the question – the negative impacts of playing computer games and the solutions to minimize these impacts.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • addiction
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • obesity
  • eye strain
  • inappropriate content
  • social skills
  • isolation
  • academic performance
  • time limits
  • parental supervision
  • age-appropriate
  • physical activities
  • digital literacy
  • balanced computer usage
  • excessive gaming
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