Computer Games

Question 1

There is no question that video games and other technologies are having both a positive and a negative impact on the lives of 21st century children.
In our estimation, those who argue that all screen-based time is detrimental to children are simply wrong. There are, however, some negative impacts of screen-based technologies on children that need to be addressed. Issues such as excessive amounts of time in front of screens, desensitization to violence, and the potential for addictive behavior are legitimate concerns.

Answer 1

Screen-based time is detrimental to children
Screen-based technologies
Excessive amount of time
Desensitize: tocausesomeone toexperiencesomething, usually anemotionor apain, lessstronglythan before:

Seeing too muchviolenceontelevisioncan desensitizepeopletoit.

Legitimate : reasonable and acceptable
Need to be addressed, address :deal with

Question 2

video games can help children learn math, spelling, manage resources, understand problems of the world, learn about animals and countries,etc.
There are many educational games meant to contribute to our kids development.

Answer 2

Learning
Educational games
Meant to contribute

Question 3

Players need to memorize the movements of their characters and their opponents, where things appear on screen, how to avoid dangers, etc.All that stimulates their memory.

Answer 3

Memory
Opponents
Stimulates: to encourage something to grow and develop

Question 4

Violence:do video games cause violence? What are the effects of violent video games?Video games have been accused of glorifying violence.
In most games players fight and kill enemies.Children are exposed the extreme levels of fictionalviolence in video games, such as Grand Theft Auto, Dead Island, andMortal Kombat.

Answer 4

Extrem levels of fictional violance in video games

Question 5

Obesity:a study found out that younggamers burned in average 21 extra calories and hour than non players.
However, gamers also consume nearly 80 extra calories and usually spend less time doing other physical activities.The World Health Organization blames video games as one of the main causes of childhood obesity.

Answer 5

Blames…. As one of the main causes of childhood obesity

Question 6

Less time to study:children who spendmuch time playing video games may not have time to do theirhomeworkandchores.

Answer 6

Chores

Question 7

Social consequences:the lack of social interaction isone of the most commonly argued cons of video games.
Playingvideo gamesa few hours a week would not have a negative effect in kids behavior. However, obsessive gaming can have long-term social consequences.

Answer 7

Obsessive gaming