As everybody knows, games contribute to children’s education to a great extent. They help them to develop both physical and psychological aspects. However, the way children spend their free time has changed a lot in the last years. Nowadays, traditional games are not as popular as they used to be and they have been replaced by new technologies, especially computer games.
The first dangers of playing in front of a screen are physical. Clearly, a child who spends long hours playing is putting his eyes under a considerable strain. Moreover, while he is playing, he loses the possibility of doing some physical exercise and obviously the increase in child obesity can be attributed to that. Although computer games are thought to be a harmless pastime, they can cause addiction and social isolation. What is more the contents of some computer games are unsuitable for children and can make them develop a violent behaviour.
On the other hand, there are many games which are highly educational. Problem-solving puzzles encourage both linear and lateral thinking while through strategy games they can learn about ancient civilizations. In general, computer games stimulate children’s imagination and increase the coordination of the human eye.
In conclusion, I find that computer games are a good tool for children to learn and improve their abilities. However, playing more hours than they should can cause a serious problem in children’s character.
Alejandro García Lodeiro
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