Parent meeting

"Computer - for and against"

Hello, dear parents - "hello" we repeat this greeting every day. Have you ever wondered why people wish each other good health when they meet? Probably because health is the most important value for a person. Unfortunately, we usually start talking about health when we lose it.

I suggest you familiarize yourself with the following sad statistics.

1. Now in Russia, practically no healthy children are born. For every 1,000 babies born, up to 900 have some kind of birth defect. Among the first-graders recent years 90-95% are already burdened with a "bouquet" of chronic diseases, and how many more will be added in 11 school years!

2. All-Russian clinical examination, during which 30 million children were examined, gave alarming results: only 33% of children are healthy, 51% have deviations in health, and 16% have chronic pathologies.

It is no secret that the state of health is strongly influenced by many factors: lifestyle, heredity, as well as many achievements of civilization, including universal computerization.

In the modern world it is difficult to find a child who is not interested in a computer. It's probably just as hard to find a parent who isn't bothered by their child's overindulgence in computer games.Of course, computers are now used in various fields of science, technology, art, so the ability to handle it has become necessary for the child to master any serious profession in the future, to become a sought-after specialist in the labor market.

But, sitting for hours at the monitor, the child not only ruins his health, but also misses the chance to chat with friends, go in for sports.

So what should a caring parent do?

allow or forbidspend time at the computer?

Today you will learn about the benefits and harms of working at a computer, information on the prevention of computer addiction, as well as how to protect the health of your child.

Disputes regarding the benefits and harms of the computer are conducted at all social levels, scientists are conducting research on the impact of the computer on humans, children argue with their parents, parents with teachers, and so on.

You can't help but notice great amount good points communication of your child with the computer:

1. It helps to reveal and develop the child's abilities.

2. Is a great way to self-study.

3. Develops independent thinking.

4. Increases concentration.

5. Teaches the child to quickly switch from one activity to another.

There are many computer curricula to help your kids learn with passion.

WHAT IS BAD THEN?

The bad thing is that if the regime is not followed, the computer turns from friend into enemy. We must not forget that everything is good in moderation. Good wonderful games, so useful for children, can become harmful for them.

What are the main, harmful factors that affect a person during prolonged communication with a computer?

Sitting position for a long time;

Electromagnetic radiation;

Overloading of the joints of the hands;

Stress at information loss.

Let's consider these factors separately.

Sitting position

The person at the computer sits in a relaxed position, however, due to static nature, it is forced and unpleasant: the muscles of the neck, head, arms, and back are tense. The result of muscle tension can be osteochondrosis, and in children - scoliosis. To reduce this harmful effect, it is necessary to get up every hour from the computer and do a set of exercises.

Electromagnetic radiation

The question of the effect of electromagnetic radiation on the human body is complex, thousands of scientific papers have been devoted to it. The results indicate the harmful effects of this radiation on the human body. Of course, modern monitors have become much safer for health than ten-year-old kinescopes, but they are not able to fully protect a person. What causes electromagnetic radiation? Scientists believe that the most minimal impact is a general decrease in human immunity, and it becomes vulnerable to harmful viruses and bacteria.

Overloading of the joints of the hands

In the fingers, due to constant blows to the keys, there is a feeling of weakness, numbness and "goosebumps" in the pads. This can lead to damage to the articular and ligamentous apparatus of the hand, and in the future, hand diseases can become chronic. So that long-term work on the computer does not lead to the occurrence of CTS, it is enough to take short breaks every hour, during which to perform a set of exercises for the hands.

The human visual system is poorly adapted to viewing images on a monitor screen. The eyes react to the smallest vibration of a text or picture, and even more so to the flickering of the screen. Eye overload leads to loss of visual acuity. This is due to the fact that the image on the screen does not consist of continuous lines, as on paper, but of separate luminous and flickering dots. As a result, the eyes begin to water, there is a headache, double vision and other disorders. This phenomenon is called "computer vision syndrome". Following the basic rules of visual hygiene will help to avoid it.

Comfortable workplace.

The workplace must be sufficiently lit, the light field is evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​the desktop. The computer must be equipped with a good monitor with correct setting. It is necessary to do gymnastics for the eyes every half an hour.

Stress when information is lost

Not all users make regular backups. important information. But viruses do not sleep, and hard drives most the best firms can break, and you can accidentally press the wrong button. And as a result, stress caused by the loss of important information.

I conducted a survey among students to investigate how they work at the computer and whether it is dangerous for their health, 82 students took part in the survey.

The results of the survey of school students.

According to the results of the survey, it turned out that 96% of students have a computer at home.

1. Do you have a computer at home?
2. Yes - 96% (79 people)
3. No - 4% (3 people)

It is considered normal if a student spends at the computer 3 hours a day. Among the participants of the survey, they spend daily at the computer:

1. How much time per day do you spend on average at the computer?
2. Not more than an hour - 14%
3. From 1 to 3 hours - 32%
4. More than 3 hours - 41%
5. All free time from studies - 13%

1. What role does the Internet play in your life?
2. I use it as needed (to perform specific tasks) - 24%
3. I like to “walk” on the pages of the Internet when I have a rest - 25%
4. I often look for information and communicate - 39%
5. I can't imagine life without him - 12%

1. What are you most interested in (what do you prefer
2. Computer - 22%
3. Reading a book - 10%
4. Walk in the fresh air - 39%
5. Direct "live" communication with a friend - 29%

1. Do your eyes get tired when working with a computer?
2. No - 74%
3. Yes - 26%
4. slide 8. What kind of activity do you do at the computer? From the options provided, select one or more of the options that account for most of the time spent at the computer.
5. Prepare for lessons, look for "educational" information (material for reports, abstracts, presentations, etc.) - 63%
6. Searching the Internet for "extracurricular" information (music, images, interesting videos, horoscopes, weather forecasts, etc.) - 42%
7. Communicate (on-line, via e-mail, on forums, etc.) - 40%
8. Watch movies, read electronic books, listen to music - 32%
9. Playing computer games - 40%

Most schoolchildren do not know the rules of working at the computer, they do not take enough care of their health, spending too much time at the computer. Which can lead to various diseases, including mental ones.

Computer addiction is a problem with which they are trying to fight all over the world.

Let's see what kind of computer dependencies there are.

Let's start with computer games.

Specialists distinguish the following types of computer games:

1. games like "kill them all";
2. games - adventures;
3. strategic games in which you need to make decisions;
4. educational games;
5. educational games;
6. diagnostic games;
7. graphic, associated with drawing, designing.

Let's look at the disadvantages of computer games. You see them on the screen.

Osteochondrosis

Labored breathing

Diseases of the joints of the hands.

Gambling addiction - This is a psychological dependence of a person on computer games, which affects his physical and mental health.

So why are children so attracted to computer games? Can they be helpful?

Let's look at the reasons for the passion for computer games.

1. A child deprived of parental attention

2. Inability to cope with difficulties on their own

3. Parents in communication with the child are not aware of his growing up
4. Low self-esteem, dependence on the opinions of others

5. Attracts a fictional world

6. Errors can always be fixed by restarting the computer

7. Identification with the main characters

8. Everything happens at the request of a teenager (“I am the ruler”)

9. Computer as a communication partner

There are gambling addiction syndromes. If you notice such actions on the part of your child, it means that he is addicted to the computer.(Parents read the text from the slide)

1. Most of the time (6-10 hours a day) the child spends at the computer
2. He has almost no real friends
3. If the student reacts aggressively or becomes anxious to your prohibition to sit at the computer
4. The child deceives you, skips school to sit at the computer, began to study worse, lost interest in school subjects.

If you have not found such signs, this is good, but any prevention better treatment. Therefore, you must follow some rules:

1. Communicate with your child "on the same wavelength."

From early childhood, make him your ally in family affairs. When talking with a child, ask for his opinion. Every day tell how your day went, ask what was interesting in his life.

Be sure to allow your teenager to invite friends to the house, ask about how he communicates with his peers. Share your own childhood experiences to help him solve his problems.

Remember that for a teenager it is very important how his closest people perceive him. This is the basis of self-esteem.

2. Limit the amount of time your child spends at the computer.

Ophthalmologists believe that a child aged 7-12 can sit at a computer for 2-3 hours, but not at night.

After 12 years, a less dangerous period begins.

But it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of each child. But the main thing - do not let your child play the computer 1.5-2 hours before bedtime and at night.

3. The computer is good!

Keep track of what games your child is playing. Try to keep in home computer games that develop logical thinking. If you notice that the child starts talking to the characters in the games, forbid him to use the computer!

If you find signs of gambling addiction in your child, then you should contact a psychologist.

It should be said that along with the disadvantages of computer games, there are also advantages. So let's see. (Parents read the text from the slide)

Computer games teach:

1. achieve your goal;
2. improve intellectual skills;
3. classify and generalize;
4. think analytically

"Good" games perform a number of functions that positively affect the student.

1. Among modern gaming programs, there are a lot of developing ones.

2. The usual activity on the computer is perceived by the child as a game.

3. Independent work at the computer contributes to the development of the child's small muscles of the hand and hand-eye coordination.

4. Computer games contribute to the development of abstract thinking in children.

And now we will analyze the concept of "Setegolism"

Some people have the Internet installed on their computers at home, and almost every child has it on a mobile phone.

Networkaholics are people who are addicted to the Internet. They need to be online again and again, and they can easily spend 12-14 hours knocking, continuously downloading music, programs, chatting and forums. They make endless virtual acquaintances, without trying to transfer them to reality.

In addition to the main signs of computer addiction, networkaholics show additional symptoms:

An obsessive desire to constantly check e-mail;

Looking forward to the next online session;

Increase in time spent online;

Increasing the amount of money spent online.

According to statistics, networkaholics are no more than 3-5% of total number Internet users.

Memo to parents

Parents themselves should be able to use a computer at least at an elementary level in order to control the child.

The child should not play computer games before going to bed;

If a child uses the computer irresponsibly, a password must be entered to prevent access without parental permission.

Attach to household duties;

Cultivate family reading;

Do not allow access to the Internet uncontrolled;

Do not forget that parents are role models, so do not break the rules that you set for the child yourself.

Now that we have considered all the main "pluses" and "cons" of using a computer, it is probably clear that the computer is turning from a "mechanical enemy" into a friend helping to solve various problems of education, upbringing, development of our child, but subject to all the recommendations about which I spoke.

Gasin Ilya. Gymnasium, Ramenskoye, Moscow region, Russia
Essay on English language with the translation. Nomination Other.

Computers: pro and cons

Now we are living in the technical world. We are surrounded by different technical inventions. One of these inventions is the computer. Many people can't imagine their life without the computer. Other people don't use computers because they are dangerous for our health. Which point of view is more preferable? As for me, I am quite sure that the computer is useful for people.

Now let me introduce my point of view. Firstly, the computer is the center of our life. We use computers to find necessary information and learn something. For example, we can learn different languages ​​or learn how to play different musical instruments. Secondly, the computer is necessary for our job. Many corporations and companies, where you work or want to work, demand your knowledge of the computer. Thirdly, the computer is a means of people's communication. We can talk with our friends, whom we haven't seen for a long time, using different programs, such as Skype and ICQ. Also, we can make a lot of new friends with the help of the computer.

But there is another point of view. A lot of people are sure that the computer damages our health and intellect. For example, it is dangerous for our vision, and many people suffer from their obesity because they sit for a long time in front of the computer. That's why some people want to forbid computers. I don't agree with these people. Thought, what I said above is true, you shouldn't sit in front of the computer all day long and visit doubtful Internet sites.

In conclusion I would like to stress that I'm for the computer because it helps us in many ways. And, of course, I agree that the problems connected with the computer are serious, and we should do everything possible to solve these problems.

We currently live in a world of innovative technologies. We are all surrounded by various high-tech inventions. One of these inventions is the computer. Many cannot imagine their life without a computer. Others do not use this miracle of technology. They believe that computers are dangerous to health. Whose point of view is preferred? As for my opinion, I am sure that computers are useful for humanity.

First, the computer is the center modern life. We use computers to find necessary information or learn something. For example, you can learn to speak foreign languages ​​or play various musical instruments. Secondly, to own a computer is necessary for the future profession. Whatever you want to work for, many businesses require computer skills. Thirdly, the computer is a means of communication. We can talk to friends we haven't seen for a long time using special programs. In addition, people can make friends with the help of a computer.

However, there is another point of view. Many are sure that the computer spoils our health and intelligence. For example, vision deteriorates, and more and more people suffer from obesity, sitting all day in front of a computer. That is why some people want to limit the use of this invention. I don't agree with this. Despite the negative influence of the computer, no one forces you to sit at the computer and visit dubious sites. There are many other hobbies besides the computer.

Summing up, I want to say that I am for the use of computers by humans, as they help us in many ways. And, of course, I cannot but agree with the importance and prevalence of problems associated with various inventions, and we must do our best to solve these problems.

/  Computer and child

The eternal theme is the computer and the child, the child and the computer. There are both ardent opponents and supporters among loving dads and moms. On the one hand, this device contributes to mental development, but on the other hand, there is a risk of health deterioration and addiction to multi-colored pixels. Not all parents are able to find a compromise, and does it exist at all?

From the article you will learn what positive and negative points exist in the communication of a child with a computer and how to find a compromise between them.

Computer: arguments against

The very first and most weighty argument with a minus sign is the load on vision. While working at a computer, overwork occurs and, as a result, visual acuity gradually decreases, and if there are genetic prerequisites, then the decline is rapid. The eyes are carefully focused either on the screen or on the keyboard - the muscles get very tired from such activity. The image on a computer is somewhat different from what we see in life - the lens is constantly at such an angle that the constantly changing brightness of the pixels does not violate the integrity of the image.

Posture also suffers, because most often children sit at the computer hunched over. In the future, this can lead to osteochondrosis and other joint diseases, because the intervertebral discs wear out at an early stage of development. Plus, there is a possibility of problems with the respiratory tract, as the chest is compressed due to incorrect posture.

Another equally important aspect in the development of your child is his mental state, on which the computer has a huge load. The neuro-emotional tension gradually increases, because everything that happens on the screen requires great concentration, a quick response - even if it is a simple educational game.

The computer takes a child a lot of free time and, working on it all the time, the baby experiences unconscious stress - this contributes to frequent changes in mood, outbursts of aggression, or, conversely, he becomes withdrawn and uncommunicative.

Games display only the illusion of live communication and do not lead to the formation of communication skills in reality - this is especially dangerous for shy and timid children. The computer makes it possible to go to another world. Such a retreat into artificial reality can provoke a child's dependence on a computer.

Computer: arguments "for"

The outstanding child psychologist Leonid Wenger believed that the computer helps the child’s rapid intellectual growth, because the most diverse fantasies of the baby come to life on the screen, from fairy-tale characters to all kinds of installations of letters and numbers. It turns out that the children themselves create a world something similar to the real one, namely their own world - the way they like it. Most computer programs are designed in such a way that the child gets a generalized idea of ​​all similar situations and objects. Through this, important operations of thinking are rapidly developing: classification and generalization.

Also, the child very early begins to understand that the objects on the screen are not the real things themselves, but only their signs. Thus, the sign function of consciousness begins to develop very early in children - the understanding that there are several levels of reality. The importance of such thinking and its complexity are evidenced by the difficulties many parents know when teaching children to count or read “silently”. Working at a computer makes this seemingly easy process easier - at the age of 4-5, modern children are much better at such mental operations.

Not only psychologists, but also parents, together with educators, unanimously repeat that early acquaintance with a computer improves the memory and attention of children. The thing is that they tend to remember only very vivid emotional cases and details, because children's memory is involuntary. This is where funny pixels will help - the assimilation of the material will be more meaningful and long-term.

In addition, along with all thought processes, the formation of motor skills, small muscles, visual coordination takes place, which in the future will allow the baby not to experience problems with complex physical exercises, not to confuse right and left, because when working with a computer, hand actions must be combined with visual processes. on the screen. Plus, the child is engaged with pleasure, sincere curiosity and interest. Cognitive motivation is one of the main factors that ensures a child's good psychological readiness for school.

Compromise in the "communication" of the computer and the child

Let's start with the fact that the image on the screen must be of high quality, so do not save money - it is advisable to purchase a monitor with high resolution, refresh rate and a good graphics card, because the very first thing to think about is vision. The body of a preschooler is in the process of constant intensive development - it is at the age of 5-6 that the normal refraction of the eye is formed, so the time at the computer should not exceed more than 10-15 minutes, at 7 years - 30 minutes. Next - you need to do gymnastics for the eyes, which will improve blood circulation.

Also make sure that the distance from the screen to the eyes is about 50-70 cm. It is also not advisable for a baby to sit at a computer in the dark, as this can contribute to the development of myopia. Position the monitor so that the light from the window does not fall on the screen and, at the same time, does not blind the child.

In addition, as mentioned above, the musculoskeletal system is actively growing, so it is very important to equip the workplace for the baby in the right way: the chair must have a stable back, plus, height adjustment will not hurt either, since the line from the child’s head to the monitor should maintain a strict perpendicular. Make sure that the baby's hands are at the level of the elbows, and the wrists are on the support bar. And do not forget about the active leisure of the child: outdoor games, walks, sports.

And what to do with the psyche of the baby? Firstly, breaks, and secondly, follow the content of the games. A large color image with sound will be best perceived. Worse - drawing, which is quite straining eyesight and the baby as a whole. This also applies to reading text from the screen and games with small, fast-moving elements.

It is also necessary to constantly carry out wet cleaning due to a large amount of dust - with a soft, dry / slightly damp cloth or special wipes. After working with the computer, the child's face can be washed with cool water.

Do not allow your child to snack at the computer, because this bad habit may persist in the future. The presence of two children at one computer is also unacceptable, as this drastically worsens the conditions for viewing the image.

Do not forget that all of the above rules are suitable for children without any disorders, genetic predispositions and developmental disabilities.

The interest of children in the computer is huge and your goal is to set the right course, taking into account the preservation of health. To do this, it is enough to perform simple rules precautions, pay more attention to the child, monitor his leisure. In no case should you punish and encourage the baby through a computer - “if you eat badly, you won’t sit at the computer today” and other similar “education” methods. Thus, it is very easy to develop a child's addiction to the fascinating blue screen - do you really need it? The computer should, first of all, become an assistant and an appropriate addition in the development of a curious baby.

Composition in English For and against computers / Computers: For And Against with translation into Russian

In English. Why We Go To School
Computers are now an essential part of our lives. I can't imagine my life without a computer. There are so many advantages of using a computer.
First of all they make our lives easier. Computers help us at school, university, at work. It's faster to write something on computer, than by hand, it's more convenient to send emails than letters by post. I often use computer in my studies, for example, if I need to read a book I can easily download it from the Internet. I also use the Internet to search for information I need for school.
I like watching movies very much. But I don't like these movies shown at our cinemas and the choice is not so wide. Using my computer I can find any movie I like and moreover I can watch films in English.
Computer and Internet help me to communicate with my friends who live in other countries and find new friends. It would be difficult to stay in touch with them without computer, but with the help of it we can send emails to each other, share photos, music and so on.
But unfortunately some people keep no measure in using computers. Children and teenagers are addicted to computer games and don't have time for studying or reading books. Some of them prefer online chatting to face to face communication with their friends. Computer harms our psychological state and eye sight.
So I think computers are really useful if we don't use them excessively.

Translating to Russian language. For and against computers
Computers are now an integral part of our lives. I can't imagine life without a computer. There are so many benefits to using a computer.
First of all, they make our life easier. Computers help us at school, university and at work. It is much faster to type text on a computer than to write by hand, it is much more convenient to send an e-mail than a letter by mail. I often use a computer for study, for example, if I need to read a book, I can simply download it from the Internet. I can also find the information I need for the school.
I love watching movies. But I don't like those films that are shown in our cinemas, and the choice is not very large. With the help of my computer, I can find the movies I want and, what's more, I can watch a movie in English.
The computer and the Internet help me communicate with friends who live in other countries and make new friends. It would be difficult to keep in touch with them without a computer, but with it we can send each other emails, share photos, music, and so on.
But, unfortunately, some do not know the measures in using a computer. Children and teenagers are addicted to computer games and don't have time to study and read. Some prefer to chat with friends online rather than face to face. The computer negatively affects human psychology and vision.
I think that computers are useful in many ways, as long as we don't abuse them.

Gaeva Daria. Gymnasium, Ramenskoye, Moscow region, Russia
Essay in English with translation. Nomination My world.

Pros and cons of computers

Computers were invented many years ago, but we began to use them recently. The technical progress is constantly developing. People always create new computer technologies. The computer has become a part of our daily life. Many people use computers at work, school, and at home, but we have not yet realized the advantages and disadvantages of the computer.

On the one hand, computers help us and make our life easier. We can solve many problems using them. We can buy clothes, food and even cars. This device has replaced typing machines, cinema, and record players. We can draw pictures with the help of various special programs,do difficult math operations, or design. Computers are used in every scientific sphere. They help to develop physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and other areas of science.

On the other hand, the latest thing today is the Virtual Reality. People live in this reality and forget about real life. They can speak to each other, fall in love, enjoy life only in social Networks. Moreover, small children play computer games too much. It's harmful to children's psychology. An international group of psychologists have suggested recently that anyone who surfs the Internet for long periods is clinically ill and needs a medical treatment. In addition, computer radiation is dangerous for human health.

To sum it up, people must understand that the computer is a useful device, but they should think how and for how many hours to use it. We should spend less time using the computer. We shouldn't forget about real life and other activities.

Computers were invented many years ago, but we only started using them very recently. Technological progress is constantly evolving. people create new Computer techologies. The computer has become an integral part of our daily life. Many people use computers at work, at school and at home, but we have not yet realized all the advantages and disadvantages of a computer.

On the one hand, computers help us and make our lives easier. We can solve many problems using a computer. We can buy clothes, food and even a car. This device replaced the printing press, cinema and record player. We can draw pictures with special programs, produce accurate mathematical operations or design. Computers are used in every scientific field. They help develop physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and other fields of science.

On the other hand, the latest innovation today is virtual reality. People live in this reality and forget about real life. They can talk to each other, fall in love, have fun only in in social networks. In addition, young children play computer games too much. This is harmful to the child's psyche. An international group of psychologists recently proved that anyone who uses the Internet for a long time is clinically ill and needs medical care. By the way, computer radiation is dangerous for human health.

To sum up, people should understand that the computer is useful device, but you need to think about how and how many hours to use it. We should spend less time using the computer. We must not forget about real life and other pastimes.