Meditation on the theme: the benefits and harms of computer
21st century – the technological revolution. Probably none of today's young people cannot imagine life without a mobile phone or computer. The development of the Internet has many benefits – quick access to information, the ability to acquire knowledge, develop imagination, run their own business etc. unfortunately, the loss of control over the use of the Internet and computer may lead to dangerous addiction.
Use
The advantages of computer and Internet is obvious – facilitate training and work. Many programs teach and entertain, allowing you to develop specific skills for children, reading, counting, thinking. The computer provides access to vast information resources. You can find any information using a multimedia encyclopedia. And this machine provides interactivity or mutual dialogue. A computer programs the child is not a passive observer (like a TV), and the participant. In order to use and understand the computer work with different programs also need the mind and attention.
Do not forget about children with disabilities who are unable to attend school. And the computer AIDS to study by distance. In addition, there are the children who are behind in speech development. For them too, there are helpers.
And how many people the Internet has helped to find new forms of communication, friendship. In addition, it is an incentive for learning a foreign language in order to better understand your friend from the distant corner of the planet.
Harm
But many incompetent to use the machine. And then the child can disrupt physical and mental development, moral and intellectual development. On the long seat near the monitor may experience headache, dizziness, lacrimation, tingling and pain in the eyes, muscle tension in the wrist. Very often there are problems with the spine (e.g., curvature or pain in the neck), because it is wrong to sit at the table.
Often these Teens are not physically active, so you may appear overweight. And heating equipment release harmful chemicals, which can further lead to cancer.
Many are addicted to iron. Then the normal "live" contacts go away, people do not want to meet, to meet with friends. There is fear of contact with other people. Trailing in education, work, neglecting family, despite harmful consequences, a person constantly thinks about how to get back online.
What can I do? First of all, try to create a safe and comfortable working environment: to choose good equipment; install proper lighting; learn correct posture during work; to determine the time of stay and time of the event at the monitor. And most importantly – to exercise, to meet real friends with whom you can go for a walk, cinema, cafes. After all, no iron will not replace loyal friend!
