Computers are an integral part of every aspect of our lives. From the computers we use in our cars, to the microwave oven in our homes where we teach younger children how to heat a hot dog. When it comes to the education of our children in today's world, we tend to question the use of computers and how everything revolves around them. As parents and teachers, we all know that computers are used in many situations for educational purposes. But we often ask ourselves, “What effect do these computers really have on our children?” “Are they really learning by sitting in front of a screen for numerous hours?” Fredrick Hess states, “Educators today have expressed many questions about new technologies” (np). Many parents ask themselves these questions and have come to the conclusion that there are pros and cons to education with computers. To begin with, there have been many negative issues surrounding the use of computers as an educational tool. They range from creativity, brain development, social and emotional growth, and ineffective learning. These problems are getting out of hand and starting to emerge and we can understand why teachers and parents are reconsidering the validity of computers in education, especially for our school-aged children. Related to the issue of the negative effects computers have on the physical development of our children, computers can be harmful to a child's growth at an early age. James Wright states, “Excessive computer use can affect children's physiological and psychological health, as well as social skills” (np). Doctors have expressed concern about the amount of time children are spending in front of various types of screens and have said that computer use is creating problems in children ... middle of paper ... in several learning websites for children, but it is also easier for children to have a practical approach to different activities in the classroom. Teachers should continue to teach math problems on the board, students should continue to write by hand instead of typing everything up and handing it in. The Internet has taken over the way humans think and learn. Almost everyone relies on the Internet for everything. No one ever takes out a book or encyclopedia to look for information. In conclusion, I believe that we need teachers for future education, even though computers have become acceptable as an option for teaching and learning methods. As a college student I believe that face-to-face communication is better than communicating with someone behind a computer screen. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner, that's why I attend school so I can interact with people to learn.