Humans have been around for millions of years. This process of being has brought a new era. People have developed themselves gradually and have wanted more. Now, in 21st century, we are living in era which is called ' Electronic Age '. Although it seems like good, electronic age can be problematic for children. The causes of electronic age are ‘asking for more’ and ‘adapt to the times’ and also there are some effects.
People are trying to keep up with the time. That’s why, no body want to fossilize. The time passes quickly and continues to change rapidly like technology. Our grandparents and great grandparents grew up in a much different technological time. If you talk with one of your relatives about old times, s/he will probably say that new generation is luckier than their generation and there were no computer, television, mobile phone when they were young. When we look at today, there are high-speed computers, latest model mobile phones, televisions and more. Children are growing up in this way. Another cause is asking for more every time. For instance, a child with a phone, s/he starting to get bored so wants a new phone. Although he has a desk top, he wants a lap top. As soon as, he gets what he wants, he wants a new one which is made with high-technology. That’s why, production is gaining momentum every day. This situation leads to change rapidly. In these supply-demand relationship, it is difficult to keep the children away from electronic tools and technology. Having looked at the causes of electronic age on children the affect can be given as ‘physical and psychological disorders’
Children, growing up in this electronic age face some serious problems. The increase in the use of television, computer and computer games has become main reason of electromagnetic radiation exposure. According to research, children absorb 3 times more radiation than adults. Furthermore, it affects children’s quality of sleep, memory and process of learning badly. Also, because of electronic tools, there has been decrease in the number of children who read books. In addition, a child who is watching TV more than 3 hours a day, experiencing serious health problem such as; obesity. That’s why watching TV is related to inactivity. In the face of great technology, childhood illnesses are changing. Diseases based on technology can be listed as follows; asthma, allergies, hyperactivity, mental illness, gastrointestinal diseases and like that.
To sum up, electronic age is still present and people will continue to live with that so it will continue to affect children in serious. The effects of electronic age on children should be kept in mind before meeting children with electronic tools
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Because you did some research about this subject( It mention in third paragraph), ıt's informative. However, In my opinion your conclusion paragraph should have been longer.
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