Using computer every day can have more negative than positive on children
One of the
great achievements of human civilization is the advancement of technology. In
this twenty-one century, technology plays an important role in the human life;
one of the examples is the existence of computers. According to one definition
of “computer” (Cambridge Dictionary, 2008) it is stated that computer is an electronic
machine which is used for storing, organizing and finding words, numbers and
pictures, for doing calculations and for controlling other machines. Due to the
importance of computers, many people, especially for parents buy this tool as
one of electronic devices in their home. They believe that it can help them
much for their work. Basically, there
are many kinds of computers which can be bought by parents or people in which
are appropriate for their needs and finances. Recently, parents have introduced
computer to their children. Some parents argue that introducing computer to the
children can benefit for children’s future especially for their growth
development. They expect that their children will be open to the world of
modern technology as well. They can use a computer for games, internet and so
on. Some parents argue that children who are able to operate a computer can
have more knowledge through the internet and getting the bright future. They
assume that in the modern era, computerization is the essential one in every
aspect. So, their children must know about computer. They have to use it every
day in order to be familiar with it. However, parents should remember that
using a computer every day brings about negative effects; they will get
problems such as computer addict and health problem.
Every parent wants their children being a
smart in academic, even in technology. Therefore, the computer becomes one of
the subjects at every level at school. It is the fact that using a computer can
broaden children’s knowledge through games and the internet. The games can
attract children’s logic in learning and the Internet also can be the source of
learning. Nowadays, many games that deal with edutainment, it means that
children not only playing game but also learn something through the game. However,
parents must know that using the computer every day can make their children
become computer addict. A computer can be
highly addictive if the children use it excessively. Because of the
availability of a computer at home, the children can access it easily. They can
access the internet and play whatever games they like. This will give rise to
be addictive. Consequently, children will neglect their social and also their responsibilities.
I have a cousin who is a computer addict, his name is Diqy. When he was a
child, his father introduced computer to him. His father has computer shop, so that's
a lot of computers are available at his home. When his father was operating the
computer, he paid attention to it. As
soon as he has seen his father operating computer, he tried to play the simple
games on the computers, for example, Demonstar, Super Mario and so on. He also
can turn on the computers whenever they like. So, He can play games through
computers every day. One day, he was playing games his mother asked him to buy
something; however, he neglected and even denied his mother’s command. He also
often ignores the responsibility such as studying, instead of playing games and
computer. He enjoyed playing games. This is the effects of computer addict
which are not good for them as the children. The parents should not allow them
to play it much. They should introduce their children into social life, the
children have to be able to adapt to their social life. If they just stay at
home, they will not get childhood moments with their peer groups. So, parents
have the main role developing children.
Another negative effect that may harm for
children is health. Firstly, using a computer every day for children can lead to
being poor vision. According to the recent study in The United States that
child who use a computer every day prone to myopia. If they get myopia, they
cannot see things that are far away clearly. So, they need glasses to improve
their sight. In addition to the negative
effects of using computer every day is the obesity. It is the fact that obese
children may lead to unhealthy conditions. According to the survey conducted at
the University of Michigan (University of Michigan, 2008, report-surveys),
reported that obesity is one the top health problem among children in the US. As
we know that the children who use computers cannot move because they rely on
their keyboard, mouse, just sitting in front of computers. As the children,
they have to move; doing exercises in order to be healthy unless they will
prone to be obese. As a result, they will tend to get the illness. If they get
sick, it will disturb their development.
We can say that every parent wants their
children to access the computers in order to be open in modern technology. Some
parents think that using a computer every day can encourage the intellectual
skill due to lots of knowledge and to stimulate the visual intelligence.
However, parents have to know that the negative effect may lead to
disadvantages effect such as eye illness and computers addictive. I do believe
that the negative effect is more harm to them and for their future’s impact and
I am strongly agree that the negative effect is more than positive effect. I think that their health and social life is
the most prominent things. They do not need to be worried if their children
cannot get knowledge from computer because there are many ways to get it. Here,
parents play an important role in controlling the children during their
activities. They must monitor their activities and limit the time on using
computers. Parents allow them to use computer under parents’ supervision.
Reference
CAMBRIDGE
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary 3rd
Edition, (2008), Cambridge university Press
University of
Michigan. (2008). Report-survey. Retrived from http://mottnpch.org/reports-surveys/obesity-tops-list-biggest-health-problems-kids-2008
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