Argumentative Essay On Screen Time

In these days of technology, there are lots of screens to look at. For the young, old, and everyone in between, screen time is an every day activity. There are many debates on how screen time affects our children. Social interaction with family and friends, coping with wait times in busy lives, and learning abilities being advanced, all while using a screen of some format, can help our children adjust to our technology driven world we live in today. Whether at home, or travel, screens should not be avoided by young ones. The interaction provided by screens help children connect with family and friends they may not see every day. Smart phones and tablets give the availability of face time with loved ones that live far away. My children, ages 4 and 10, love seeing their aunts, uncles, and other family members that live in different states. As busy as everyone is in their daily lives, face time is a great way to interact with others that are not close in distance. In 2017, there are screens everywhere you look. Doctors offices and restaurants are places you might find a screen. A local news or weather channel for adults, AND a cartoon channel for the kids are found in my doctor's office.
I have tried teaching my 4 year old son his numbers, alphabet, colors, and shapes. It seemed that only a few items were sticking and we were having difficulty. I found an old phone that was no longer in use, and hooked it up to Wi-Fi to download him some educational games. I thought maybe a different teacher/teaching would help. And it did! He is 4 years old and is ready for preschool. My daughter, who is now 10, did not go to preschool as she tested ready for Kindergarten due to my mother letting her "help" her on the computer games. She now has a sense of accomplishment and is very proud of herself for being