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The Effects of Computer Use
on Children’s Physical Development
Artyom Patrikeyev (Russia)
Technology has brought many changes to our lives, and we now often see four- and five-year-old children using computers. It’s difficult to say whether this is good or bad, since this phenomenon is so new that there has not been sufficient time for the necessary longitudinal studies. Research has yet to determine the precise effects of the computer on the mental, psychological, emotional, and physical development of the child.
With regard to how computer use affects the physical development of children, we are concerned primarily with damage to their eyesight, and the fact that sitting in one position for a long time contributes to the development of scoliosis and poor muscle tone. Yet there are other negative aspects that are not immediately obvious. One of these is damage to coordination, a lack of harmony in muscle movement, which hampers the ability to perform physical tasks. Actually, it is often difficult to determine the exact cause of motor disturbances in children, as they may be connected with various other factors, such as age-related changes and low fitness levels. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary that we examine and research the effects of computer use on children’s physical development, including motor coordination, and here I would like to share my own observations and analysis.
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