Question

You will now hold an actual class debate on the topic 'Computers and Children: A Boon or a Bane'. In groups of four decide whether your group is FOR or AGAINST the motion. Then draft your debate. Each member of the group must participate in the written as well as the spoken matter. The spoken matter can be divided thus One introduces the topic One discusses points favouring the motion One argues the opponent's points One concludes

Answer 1

                                     Computers: A Boon or A Bane

Good morning everyone. I am going to express my views against the motion ‘Computers: A Boon or A Bane There is a famous expression 'Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in his poem 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner.' This expression aptly describes the plight of misuse of computers and information technology. In the modern context of the above quoted lines we can say there is 'Internet, internet everywhere, not much good use of it.' I strongly feel the easy accessibility of all types of information on the Internet through computers is doing more harm than good to the younger generation. There is no denying the fact that equally good and useful information related to studies, education, books and health is freely available, but unfortunately the number of children who access these useful sites is far less compared to those who access pornographic, video games, songs and other related sites! How many of us have seen a youngster using his smartphone to surf an educational site? I know the answer! Very rarely! Our youth predominantly use Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, and similar sites on their high-end smartphones and tabs; not any educational or other informative sites! They have become so much addicted to these useless, time-wasting sites, that they are ready to happily sacrifice their study and research hours for the sake of their fruitless, pleasure seeking pursuits! They are going astray! They need to be shown the right way. Internet and computers in themselves are wonderful reference source, but they need to be handled with care, which are youth need to be trained into. The need of the hour is strict monitoring. At this tender age the youth should be provided controlled access to the internet. Sites such as show pornographic stuff, violence, aggressive games, etc should be inaccessible to the youth. On the other hand, online libraries, study reference material, counseling, meditation, healthy living life style, positive mind building games related to studies, encyclopedias, etc should be provided free of cost. These basic steps taken can really save many youngsters from taking the path to crime and violence.