Arguments against my position:

·         Argument #1 - Children become very adept at technology and the internet.

       - "People can use the Internet to conveniently perform many activities, such as communication, recreation, academic activities, daily routine work management, and information search." (Yi-Ping, et al)
- In some cases, children become so proficient with the internet and technology that they even teach and guide their parents how to do certain things. (Thomas)

·         Argument #2 - It can be an incredible learning utility.
- "Many studies have demonstrated that children in households with computers perform better academically than peers who do not have ready access to computers" (Patrick)

Sources

Patrick, Josh. “Physical and Social Effects of Internet Use in Children.” Livestrong.com, 31 Jan. 2014, www.livestrong.com/article/516549-physical-and-social-effects-of-internet-use-in-children/.

Thomas, Jim. “How Do Computers Affect the Social Behavior of Children?” Livestrong.com, 31 Jan. 2014, www.livestrong.com/article/500288-how-do-computers-affect-the-social-behavior-of-children/.

Yi-Ping, Hsieh, et al. "Development and Validation of the Parents' Perceived Self-Efficacy to Manage Children's Internet Use Scale for Parents of Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder." Journal of Behavioral Addictions, vol. 6, no. 4, Dec. 2017, pp. 593-600. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1556/2006.6.2017.066.

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