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

There are several advantages
of
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using
phones
as well as
disadvantages. modern technologies can impact
children
’s brain health.
However
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children
are already addicted to smartphones.
Although
children
have a lot of interests in their
life
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, they prefer to spend much of their free
time
to
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using
phones
.
Therefore
many parents have to care
their
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children
’s lifestyle
Currently
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there are some
children
who are interested in using modern technologies.
That is
good if they use their
phones
as
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in
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a good way.
For
example
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some
children
always try to find new information on the
internet
by using their
phones
. They can get new ideas or advice with
help
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the help
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of
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the internet
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internet
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.
Additionally
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many parents always organise some courses for their
children
.
Thus
children
should use
phones
during the course
,
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apply
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Because it is the best way to achieve their small goals. Nowadays teachers often give homework to their
pupil
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pupils
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on the
internet
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and they must use
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the internet
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internet
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while
they are doing homework or some kind of
exercises
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exercise
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. Using the
internet
has lots of disadvantages for
children
. Because if
children
waste
much
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too much
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time
for
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on
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it , they cannot manage their
time
.
Also
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they lose health and more immunes. Even parents are aware of
negatives
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the negatives
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of using much
time
phones
,
consequently
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they always try to organise some courses and
sport
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activities.
Moreover
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modern technologies are developing day by day and they can attract
children
to play online games or
watching
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watch
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videos on
youtube
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YouTube
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and
instagram
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. In conclusion,
children
should go outside to play games or physical activities.
Because during
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play
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some activities, they can make new friends and improve their speech and outlook. In my
opinion
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opinion,
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it is going to
bad
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be bad
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,
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apply
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if
children
spend more
time
on
phones
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their phones
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.
Children
should learn new information through reading books or newspapers, not
phones
.
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You have a strong and clear introductory and concluding paragraph, which adds structure to your essay.
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You have generally addressed the dual parts of the task: why children spend time on smartphones and your stance on whether this is positive or negative.
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Your essay shows an understanding of both advantageous and disadvantageous aspects of smartphone use by children.

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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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