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 latter point of view.
On one hand, these 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 paying close attention to different details and responding fast, which improves 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 the 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 with 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, such as knowing others from many cultures and enhancing skills, it could lead to many threats concerning health, lifestyle, and the ability to connect with people in reality. I believe that balance is mandatory and time spent on such games should be limited.