Some TV programs, video games, and other leisure activities are harmful to children

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Question:
Some TV programs, video games, and other leisure activities are harmful to children. How harmful are they? What can be done to solve this problem?
Answer 1
Societies have witnessed tremendous growth over the past few decades; revolutionary changes have been the cornerstone of this multifaceted progress...

In the arsenal of arguments supporting some people's perspective that watching television is disastrous to a child's growth, one of the potential is that limitless television watching will impair a child's vision as they tend to watch TV up close...

However, if we are honest, we might acknowledge that the abovementioned viewpoint is an archaic approach to the issue...

A quick perusal would throw up a surfeit of seminal reasons supporting my perspective that watching Television benefits children...

Considering both sides, it seems ever so sensible to register my agreement with the statement that watching television helps children in the future...
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Answer 2
It is irrefutable that technology has revolutionized individual life, and television is one of them...

Undoubtedly, there is no doubt television brings several merits for children during the initial stage...

Moreover, adolescents learn good habits through television advertisements. These days, many commercial ads air on television to stimulate the interest of juveniles in good habits...

By contrast, some individuals advocate that watching television hurts the mind. They argue that these days, the number of pornographic stuff shown on television has a detrimental effect on juvenile psychology...

In my ideology, television has both positive and negative sides. However, the merits are pretty worthwhile for children...

To conclude, there is no doubt every coin has two sides; however, the brighter side watching television for the juvenile is more than the darker side...
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Answer 3
Many opine that a few television shows, video games, and other such activities negatively influence children...

Leisure activities are essential for children's overall development. These young people usually prefer to watch their favorite show or play a video game in their free time...

Also, children involved in such non-physical activities are more prone to health-related issues. Today, many people face the problem of obesity at a young age due to a sedentary lifestyle...

Having parental guidance to prevent a child from becoming aggressive becomes necessary. Parents need to keep checking what their offspring are watching on the TV...

In conclusion, television drama and excessive gaming hurt mental behaviors and affect physical health...
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