Formal letter to the editor (format: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body, closing).
254, Vigyan Vihar
Madhya Pradesh
[Date]
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Over-dependence of youth on computers and the internet
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my concern over the growing dependence of young people on computers and the internet.
Today, students search the internet for every homework question and copy answers without thinking. My own younger brother hardly opens his textbooks now. Such habits weaken reading, writing and thinking skills, and reduce creativity. Long hours before screens also cause eye strain, poor posture, lack of sleep and less physical activity. Many children are also exposed to harmful content and online games.
The internet is a useful tool, but it should not replace our own efforts. Parents should limit screen time, and schools should give assignments that encourage original thinking, library work and discussion.
I hope this letter makes parents and teachers think seriously about this issue.
Yours faithfully,
Ashish/Aastha
