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Ал**'-;*. We may be at a sort of crossroads. It is a question of whether we use die machines wisely or stupidly in bringing up children. The computer,' says the child psychologist 'is only a surface problem but the real problem is not computers. It is parents who have forgotten how to be parents, or don't have the confidence. I wish they'd start noticing and worrying about what is happening a bit sooner. В People are worried that children's dependence on computers may result in 1. serious learning difficulties. 2. serious problems with health 3. families having communication problems 4. permanent anxieties. The idea of computer-dependent adults is acceptable because 1. They can control their violent imaginations easily. 2. They are old enough to make their own decisions 3. They can not stop looking at the flashing screen. 4. They don't only use the computers for game. Computer-dependent children 1. concentrate on the screen for short periods only. 2. become violent or aggressive 3. find it hard to communicate with other children. 4. stammer more often than other children Some experts believe that in the future 1. Every teacher will have a PC in the classroom 2. It will be too expensive to give each schoolchild a computer. 3. Children will be educated at home using computers. 4. Most teaching will be done by computers What is the real problem behind children's dependence on computers, according to the child psychologist? 1. Children's learning can be slowed down. 2. Parents do not participate in then' children's education. 3. Children regard computers as toys not tools. 118
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