using computers
Argument for using a computer
With the popularity of computers, almost every family has one computer. Some parents, for various reasons, let children use computers for learning, relaxing, and so on. However, children between ages of 6 and 16 are in the growth stage. Simply playing for a couple of minutes is acceptable, while using computers for a long time should be discouraged for that it will do harm to children’s eyes, discipline, self-control and physical growth, which mainly reflects in the following aspects.
First of all, computers weaken children's imagination and creativity. With computers, children would no longer need to think too much, what they need to do is only to give response to learning programs. This may lead to a hasty attitude towards study. A United States report said: "at least 755 children educational software are not suitable for young students.” Some software has already limited the scope of thinking, thus students ' imagination becoming narrower and narrower, and losing their creativity. Creativity and imagination are invaluable, so how can we kill them early at the childhood stage?
Second, using computers damages children's spelling skills. Some experts believe that letters written by children themselves is good for children to remember the spellings, only by which can they establish link between letters and letters and learn about the meaning of the words. Children typing on the keyboard do not have to master spelling method, because the computers will correct the error. As a result, such children lose opportunities to learn an important skill.
Thirdly, long-term using computer leads to less attention. Children must learn to focus on study or something else in order to achieve their goals, because concentration can promote children's memory and ability to listen and read. After all, children between ages of 6 and 16 are poor at controlling themselves. In such situation, wonderful computer software design, coupled with endless
With the popularity of computers, almost every family has one computer. Some parents, for various reasons, let children use computers for learning, relaxing, and so on. However, children between ages of 6 and 16 are in the growth stage. Simply playing for a couple of minutes is acceptable, while using computers for a long time should be discouraged for that it will do harm to children’s eyes, discipline, self-control and physical growth, which mainly reflects in the following aspects.
First of all, computers weaken children's imagination and creativity. With computers, children would no longer need to think too much, what they need to do is only to give response to learning programs. This may lead to a hasty attitude towards study. A United States report said: "at least 755 children educational software are not suitable for young students.” Some software has already limited the scope of thinking, thus students ' imagination becoming narrower and narrower, and losing their creativity. Creativity and imagination are invaluable, so how can we kill them early at the childhood stage?
Second, using computers damages children's spelling skills. Some experts believe that letters written by children themselves is good for children to remember the spellings, only by which can they establish link between letters and letters and learn about the meaning of the words. Children typing on the keyboard do not have to master spelling method, because the computers will correct the error. As a result, such children lose opportunities to learn an important skill.
Thirdly, long-term using computer leads to less attention. Children must learn to focus on study or something else in order to achieve their goals, because concentration can promote children's memory and ability to listen and read. After all, children between ages of 6 and 16 are poor at controlling themselves. In such situation, wonderful computer software design, coupled with endless