Some children spend hours every day on smartphones. Why is this the case ? Do you think this is positive or negative development?

Everybody knows
majority
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the majority
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of
children
use smartphones. And
this
situation is increasing year by year. It seems to me that, as technologies develop
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their importance in our lives is increasing.
This
also
affects the lives of
children
. In my view, today
children
can find easier for themselves any information
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children
of
past
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. It develops
children
's ability to better understand both their desires and realizes.
Consequently
,
this
is
positive
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attack for
children
and their parents. Even though
,
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children
spend most of their time on
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smartphones, they are isolated from the real world.
As a result
,
children
face various difficulties in establishing empathy. In consequence,
children
be become
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introverted.
This
can lead to some negative results in them.
For example
, they may have difficulty making friends with others.
For
this
reason, there are more negative aspects than
the
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positive aspects of
children
spending a lot of time on phones. I think that spending a lot of time on the smartphone is harmful
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Begin with a clearer introduction that outlines the main points you will discuss in the essay.
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Expand on both the positive and negative points you mentioned with more detailed arguments and specific examples.
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Improve the logical flow between sentences and paragraphs. Use more linking words to help guide the reader through your essay.
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Your essay touches upon both positive and negative aspects of children using smartphones, showing a balanced view.
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You have structured your essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

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  • smartphones
  • usage
  • technology
  • accessibility
  • convenience
  • entertainment
  • gaming
  • social media
  • communication
  • educational resources
  • addiction
  • dependence
  • negative effects
  • physical health
  • mental health
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