There is an ongoing debate regarding to increased usage of electronic gadgets by teenagers. The opinions are divided. A group of individuals have argued that, being occupied to T.V. and computer is beneficial for youngsters. However, the others have counter claimed that such a situation may have detrimental effects on the child.
Discussing the former view, supporters belive that playing computer games for limited duration may help children to develop cognitive skills which not only help to boost memory but also help to develop problem solving skills. Along with it, it may help to develop hand-eye coordination. Moreover, watching tv shows can help to get ideas and by watching foreign shows adolescents can learn various languages.
However, the defendants have their own opinion. To begin with, being engaged on television or computer can make sn individual lethargic. This can lead to sedentary lifestyle which can arise number of health consequences in which obesity is main. Besides that, video games and shows contains explicit content which can negatively affect the mind of youth. Such mindset can push youngsters towards the path of crime. It can also influence children for drug usage. To exemplify, in United States nearly 8% of adolescents are the victims of drug abuse and by scrutinizing the cause it was found that the reason behind such a situation was substance abuse shown in tv shows.
To sum up and offer my position, I believe that although there are multiple benefits of playing video games and watching tv yet, the otherside it should not be neglected