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Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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 been contentious debates over the consequences of the time
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 on television, videos and computer games. Some people believe that it can positively affect some
children
's abilities,
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 others argue that it might lead to detrimental consequences
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 them. Despite the differing views, I am inclined to believe, that either
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 equally correct since these activities tend to foster creativity or memory, to name a few.
Conversely
, the
children
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 use of these activities are more likely to develop fewer social skills or some other cognitive skills. On the one hand, television, video and computer games are created in order to entertain people,
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particularly,
children
. Even the most violent format among all of them
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 proved to activate some areas of the brain co-related to creativity and spontaneousness.
Moreover
, some of them are utilized for therapies and social illness treatments. Another positive skill which is trained by playing videogames
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 watching TV is critical thinking, since these options are generally a wise alternative to
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 a wide range of knowledge, usually learnt by reading books.
On the other hand
, there are several concerns that might show up when the exposure to these elements is irresponsible. Despite the beneficial qualities known, the uncontrolled and extended use of them can decrease
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critical
 abilities
such
 as concentration, creativity memory, among others. It is common knowledge that a high proportion of people who are
subsequently
 exposed to any of these elements end up enrolling
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 health treatments.
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, it is
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 to control the addition to all of them. Following all the points mentioned above, it is
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 to note that despite the benefits these activities provide, an addition to them
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 a detrimental outcome. By
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 a balance, the benefits of these practices might be
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extolled
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task response
To improve task response, develop and provide specific examples to support your arguments. This strengthens the essay's persuasiveness and clarity.
coherence and cohesion
Avoid minor grammatical and spelling errors, such as "abussive" (abusive), "critial" (critical), and "importante" (important). This will enhance your essay's readability.
introduction conclusion
The introduction effectively sets the stage for discussing differing viewpoints and clearly states the writer's stance, providing a balanced perspective.
logical structure
Each paragraph deals with one main idea, contributing to a clear logical structure throughout.
task response
The essay presents both sides of the argument, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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