Band 6+: some people think that young people can learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others argue that people who play electronic, and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that electronic and computer games are popular nowadays. While some people believe that these games can teach adolescents some useful skills, others argue that they waste their time. In this essay, I will discuss both views and I will support the later point of view.

On one hand, theses games can be very beneficial in many aspects. To illustrate, online games may give teenagers the chance to know and to play with others in different countries. As a result, they get exposed to diverse cultural backgrounds. Moreover, some of these games require to pay a close attention to different details and to respond fast which improve different skills.

On the other hand, spending too much time playing computer games can limit their outdoor activities. For instance, young people may not do sports or any physical activities as much as people used to before invention of these games. This has an impact on their health as it can be seen how obesity levels have increased in recent years. In addition, adolescents, spending too much time alone isolated in their rooms, may have problems how to keep in touch with people in real life. They are shy and afraid to face people.

In conclusion, although playing computer games has some advantages as knowing others from many cultures and enhancing skills, it could lead to many threats concerning health, lifestyle and ability to contact people in reality. I believe that balance is mandatory and time spent on such games should be limited.