Student essay written in en (native language: French, CEFR level: C1, field of study: Sciences de l'education)

During the second semester, we learnt things about learning and screens. Personally, I saw that using screens under three years old is nefast for health of children. Screens affect their well-being. In fact, screens affect their sleep, their social interactions... But there are many alternatives to screens. First of all, the best way to avoid child screen addiction is to never start. As long as kids don't know, there are no worries about lack or frustration. Children need to discover or rediscover the pleasure of playing. For this, there are board games or cooperative games, which create links with others. Next, reading books is a very good way to have a good time. Books cover many themes. Reading helps children to acquire new knowledge and to develop their imagination. In addition, music is a very good alternative. Children can dance, sing or even play an instrument. Music develop their hearing and physical competences. Painting, sculpture and drawing are also good alternatives to screens. Finally, one of the best alternatives to screens is outdoor activities. Children can run, bike, jump... Outdoors activities develop their motor capacity. They can also socialize with other children, in parks or playgrounds. 
We also saw that technologies can be use at school. Computer or tablets can be a very good support to learn, for example with videos. Despite this advantage, there are also bad things about technologies and screens in learning. Screens can become an addiction, and make learning a difficult thing. Children have difficulties to focus on their tasks or homework. 
Finally, screens can create a space between people. Children can prefer to play with their phones, than play with other children. Parents can also be concerned by these nefast effects of screens.