Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour;
6. How does gaming addiction impact children? Do you think China’s recent imposition of three-hour limit on gaming, a good way to tackle it? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of gaming addiction impact children and to comment of China’s 3 hour per day cap on gaming.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the growing addiction of youngsters to video games affecting their physical and mental health.
Body:
Mention the issues such as lack of social skills, hindrance in development of Emotional Intelligence, aggression and narcissistic behaviour, which hinders the overall development of the child.
Also, you may mention the responsibility of a state to interfere into individual freedom when they clearly recognise a lifestyle hazard for their future citizens. Mention its possible impact on various stakeholders.
Mention that any regulation must be in an empathetic and sensitive manner rather an autocratic manner.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that the measured restriction on the gaming time of children is a welcome move as it would direct them towards enrichment in various other dimensions of life.
