What is your topic? The topic that was chosen was Does the extensive use of computer/video games have an adverse impact on the health of young people.
Clarify what both sides of the argument claim and only then offer your reasoned opinion based on facts.
Problems-
There is a wide range of reported negative effects of video games on health. Negative effects are usually due to prolonged excessive play of video games. There is research that suggests that there is a link between violent games and increased aggression. Over usage of video games can cause numerous problems wfor children and adolescents addiction and real simulation are both two problems that need to be addressed in this growth of rapid technology.
Positives-
Video games have positive psychological effects as well. Certain games that are used as part of a comprehensive program can further help children and children with developmental disorders.
Studies have also shown that playing video games can improve mental faculties, such as hand-eye coordination. More intelligent games such as strategy and puzzle games can also improve problem solving, and provide intellectual stimulation as well.
What is your position? The impact that video games have on young people definantly varys from child to child, obviously violent and task master video games can have a more of a negative impact towards children than that of a sports or arcade style games.
What conclusion does that bring you to?
Video games have both positive and negative effects on health. The effects however vary immensely depending on the types of games played and the frequency of play. Certain adverse effects can be caused by other factors in conjunction with excessive play of games, but can usually be corrected by living a healthier lifestyle. The positives of the effects of video games on health also vary depending on the type of game played and its frequency.
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