The over-use of computers has never really been questioned. But with just about everything, there is such thing as too much. Although they aren't as clear-cut as you might think, there are disadvantages to using the computer:
- Become glued to the screen
- Not everyone/everything on the internet is friendly/trustworthy/safe/clean
- Too easy of access to information
- Viruses
- Personal information too available
- Not good for the eyes, hand (carpal tunnel), and posture
- Expensive to buy/repair
- Gets people sidetracked
- Laziness
- Become unsocial/depressed
While some things (viruses and porn) will always be a part of the internet, there are ways for people to overcome these obstacles.
As a whole, computers are becoming less and less expensive by the day. There is a greater need, and with the advancement of technology, it is now normal to have at least one computer in every household, not an exception. We need to realize that, while computer's do serve an overall good purpose, using them too much and for prolonged periods of time is simply not healthy. Just as we should not eat five cheeseburgers at McDonald's, or smoke cigarettes, we should learn to modify our usage of the computer.
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