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1. 364d ago

   I agree, the extent of these accents' supposed detrimental effects is not sufficiently explained by Preply. In addition, the article calls the Preply interviewees "experts" when they are primarily a... moreI agree, the extent of these accents' supposed detrimental effects is not sufficiently explained by Preply. In addition, the article calls the Preply interviewees "experts" when they are primarily a tutoring company; it is unclear what "expert" qualifications their staff have concerning linguistic changes.  Less

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2. 362d ago

   I agree that many children are not spending enough time making real-world connections, and video games play a role in it. However, I would need to see research, such as peer-reviewed studies or, ... moreI agree that many children are not spending enough time making real-world connections, and video games play a role in it. However, I would need to see research, such as peer-reviewed studies or papers, proving that these assumed accents are detrimental. Individuals can pick up accents from the people that they interact with in real-life, too. For instance, someone who grew up in Michigan and then moves south as an adult can pick up a southern accent after a prolonged stay. Having an accent is not detrimental, generally, unless the accent is so strong as to make the individual unable to be understood by others.  Less

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3. 360d ago

   Although screen time and a lack of real-world connections is an important issue that needs to be handled, I think the claims made in this article are baseless. In order to fully flesh out a believable... moreAlthough screen time and a lack of real-world connections is an important issue that needs to be handled, I think the claims made in this article are baseless. In order to fully flesh out a believable argument to this claim, a longitudinal study would need to be conducted in order to assess long-term impacts of technology on children. However, this is not possible as intense screen time is a relatively new development for children.  Less

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