Nowadays children
prefer electronic games to other games and toys. Why is it happening? Is it a
positive or a
negative development?
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| Ielts Essay - Children Playing electronic Games |
Playing games on electronic gadgets have been courting
controversies over their impact on the children, the most widely affected
group. Several experts seem to be profoundly concerned about this recent
development, and are seeking causes of this problem.
The most common reason for children getting increasingly
inclined to choosing modern gadgets over traditional games is the parents
themselves. Despite parents denying this fact, it is the moms and dads who are
actually encouraging children to take up this activity. It is said that kids
always take up cues from their parents, and today when even the fathers and
mothers are themselves inclined to always running their fingers on these
gadgets, it is likely for the young ones to take up this activity.
The new development has some great benefits to offer with
the development of cognitive skills of children. While playing games on these
devices, which have unpredictable content provides abundant sensory inputs to
the growing minds, in regards to problems, possible strategies that could be
adopted to resolve problems and finally the implementation of a chosen way out.
Many institutions have in fact taken up this method to extend benefits of
seamless and effortless learning, to the students.
However, the controversy refuses to fade away as the
vehement critics cite various shortcomings of playing games on electronic
devices. The gaming content on these devices tend to overwhelm the senses of
tender minds; to the extent that kids even try to emulate their virtual
avatars, which could be, of course, violent too. The content in the games is
also believed to be fueling aggressive behavior among the children.
Hence, I believe, it is quite easy to blame electronic
devices for our own flaws, but judicious use is recommended, as this modern
equipment has several benefits.
