It is more important for children to spend on outside than spending time in front of a screen watching tv or playing video game? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a common opinion that parents should allow children to access intelligent devices such as video games or watch TV rather than play outside. However, I am of the opinion that spending time outside is far more necessary for the physical development of a child. Firstly, using electronic devices without any limitation or parent’s management may have a large number of negative effects on cognitive and physical health if the parents cannot monitor their children. Constantly interacting with phones or computers contributes to an increase in the percentage of children drawn to phones or instant gratification. Additionally, the Internet and social media may indoctrinate false information without credibility or restriction, which makes children misunderstand and cause long-lasting drawbacks to their mental health. According to a recent survey, a large number of parents express concerns related to monitoring of content in Facebook which could increase harm for the children. Secondly, going outside could bring tremendous advantages for physical development of a child. By playing and doing exercise inside the sun, children would increase their energy and immunity. For example, a child expose to the sun could have more vitamin C and tend to taller than one who stays indoors for a long time. Furthermore, children could build networks between friends and become more confident when attending outdoor activities with their friends or neighbors. To sum up, I believe that spending time outside can help children limit the negative effects of early access to intelligent devices and increase their physical health. Therefore, playing outside is more crucial for a child’s development than indoor activities.