on computers is turning kids into couch potatoes. Studies have shown that kids who spend a lot of time in front of computers learn to speak late which makes it difficult for them to interact with others. They also lose interest in studies which makes them less popular in school. There is a lot less time dedicated to physical activities which means they play very little with other kids. Posted By: Sk8brdrSalom I believe for the total development of a child, he needs to do some other activities instead of just sitting in front of a computer playing games. For the total development of a child, he has to do some physical as well as some mental activities. They should develop some hobbies like reading &mdash; things they find interesting. With all round development, we can produce good, healthy, intelligent human beings. Posted By: MeirP4p4 I agree that the amount of time a child spends playing on the computer or on video games does affect his or her social development because when playing those games they aren't interacting with anything human. Children develop so many life skills while they are young. Out playing baseball or other activities with other kids teaches kids about getting along with others, what is mean to say and what is not, what makes the other kids laugh, etc. If the children are always inside playing on the computer then they don't get that interaction with other people and it makes it harder for them when