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Why Video Games Are Detrimental

Think about this scenario: You just got back from school and you plop down on the couch, grab your laptop and drift off into the realm of video games. You hear your mom saying something, but you can't make out her exact words, they are muffled, and you are too focused on your video game that you completely zone out of the outside world, little do you know that every minute your health and wellness is weakening. People should pay attention to how much they use electronics and what they use them for. It is important to remember that video games can be detrimental.

Firstly, video games are bad for your health because they can sometimes get addicting, and it can get hard to control yourself. For example, experts say that being addicted to a video game can cause sleep troubles or even blood clots. People who play video games daily, can develop a fast reflex, which can cause them to do things without thinking, which can result in many bad choices that were not thought through well. Sometimes you can get so addicted to videogames that if somebody takes your device away from you, you might respond by hurting them because you did not think about it first and your brain did not have enough time to process what is actually going on. In addition, people who play video games a lot often tend to be distracted and focusing issues. These examples prove that videogames can often get too addicting, and it can get hard to control yourself.

Secondly, video games are bad because video games can often have inappropriate content or bad words. These days, many video games such as Fortnite, are meant for kids aged 12 and up but are played by much younger kids because the age restrictions are not enforced. Kids or teens are often tempted to download a videogame with bad content because their parents say they are not allowed to. In addition, kids and teens are often influenced by their friends to download an inappropriate video game "just for fun”. Also, it has been scientifically proven that kids and teens that play violent video games can become aggressive and violent. These examples prove that videogames can have non-age appropriate.

Lastly, video games are detrimental because video games can ruin your eye vision and health overtime. If you spend hours daily playing video games, your eye vision will ruin because your eyes strain and you blink less, your eyes will be forced to focus more, and overtime and you will likely have to get glasses or contact lenses. In addition, the average American spends about an hour of video gaming per day and about 70 minutes during holidays or weekends. Due to this time playing video games, people often forget to run around outside or do productive things that do not involve looking at a screen. This lack of behavior can cause weight gain, or you could get dangerously thin, which can cause Diabetes or other illnesses. This evidence demonstrates that video games are not a good addition to your health.

In conclusion, I think that video games have a negative impact on the world.So next time you play a video game, think about all the cons of them and what video games can do to your health and wellness. It is important to always be aware of your health choices and always consider if the activity could do you any physical or mental harm.

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Use the "upload" feature on Padlet to upload the final draft of your persuasive writing essay. Be sure to put your name in the title. Take some time today to read 2-3 other people's essays and leave a kind comment or question. Try to comment on essay that do not already have a comment yet.

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Everyone has their own opinions so you may or may not agree with me, and I respect that, but there are still some things that humanity must pay attention to, and this is one. Littering affects people, places and things all around the world, from water to people in general. And I think this essay will make you ask yourself if you should support everyone trying to fix litter problems, because everyone can. Here are some reasons to help: Number one: It can harm wildlife all over the world. Number two: It stops all work to help humans and the earth, and number three: It is disgusting to most humans. Some of the people reading this must think that this kid is super picky and hates disgusting items. That is kind of true, but not the point of this. Now, let’s get onto it.

The most important reason to me is that it can harm wildlife. One time I saw two racoons out on our hill. Our neighbors accidentally left the lid of their trash cans open. The racoons were all in that thing, it was like there on personal trash buffet. I woke up the next morning, and I saw one on the hill dead! I was so sad! They were just looking for food! So imagine YOU seeing a life being taken by trash. The word seems so harmless, but really, it is one of the items most should be sad to not do something about it. So, if you want to be kind, please, PLEASE do not litter! It will harm the animals and wildlife. And that is one reason you should not litter.

Reason two is stopping work. Some work can harm the earth, but I am talking about all the work that can help EVERYONE (including animals). This is the thing. Some work can HELP animals and humans. Because some of it is harmless. If we could just not destroy the animal habitats, people and animals could live together in peace and the world could grow into a world many have dreamed of. Just imagine, a world with trees, beautiful skyscrapers, magical birds flying in the sky and many more things that never harmed the earth. Just think about it. All that in one city! That is why I’d like you to not litter. Because all that litter could stop all this. Just imagine, just imagine…

The last but maybe least, it’s disgusting. Like, I know you all are confused because this is not something a person would write about in a persuasive essay, and I can’t blame you. But the thing is that I don’t think that any of you would like a Doritos bag floating around you for like, an hour. I know this may be irrelevant, but you got to admit, it’s pretty true. Because that also is the case for animals, and I’ve kind of already said that. Like, 1000 times. I personally think that litter is disgusting. But NOW I’m going into a huge lecture. In COVID, this is even more dangerous. Because if you touch it, it may have COVID germs. No lecture. You are lucky. Now, onto the conclusion of this statement!!

This is the thing. I’ve stated everything, but I feel there’s more! Just a feeling in my jellies! But, there is SO much more that you could do to stop littering! But, sadly, I can’t make all that happen without other people’s help. But I also cannot state all the other things that you could do. But the three reasons, it’s disgusting, it harms animals and that it stops important work is more than people think about! They usually look at it as a small deal, but, it affects EVERYONE around you an even YOU! So, if your selfish, so what? It affects everyone including you. So you are really not as selfish as you’d think if your trying to stop this. So what I’m saying, is that no matter what, EVERYONE can help to stop this cause and live an amazing life. So, I’ve stated all three reasons. And I hope everyone’s satisfied, and I hope YOU help to stop littering! Bye!

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Why Students Should Be Allowed to Choose Teachers

By: Ryan

Are you allowed to choose your teacher? Have you ever been sad because you didn’t get the teacher you wanted? Well, then I’m with you! I think that students should be able to choose the teacher they desire.

When I started kindergarten, I was worried that I would get the teacher that was like the huge bull and I was the only person wearing red. Luckily, there were only 2 teachers, so I got the teacher I wanted. When you have 2 teachers, you have a 50% chance to get the teacher you want, but in schools with many teachers, you might end up with a 25% chance. I think allowing students to choose their teacher will positively influence their learning, seeing as some students will get along better with some teachers rather than others. When with the right teacher, students will be happier, and the day will seem like less of a drag!

According to Petition · Students should be allowed to choose their teachers. · Change.org, students should be allowed to choose their teacher! Next, Connor Chung says “Students should be able to choose their own teacher because it lowers your stress about what class or teacher you get.”

When you get the teacher you wanted, what do you think? Think about it for a moment. I feel generally relieved. I bet you feel happy or the same as me! Why? Because even though people are different, when you get something you want, instead of something else (something you don’t want), you feel happier!

I think that kids should be able to choose their teacher. I hope this helps you understand why I think children should be able to choose their teacher. I hope you will help me spread this by telling people that kids should be able to choose their teacher.