THE PROS OF PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

          Nowadays, gaming both video and computer has become more than a fad, it is a part of life. First generation video game players have now become adult and carry their passion to adulthood. Parents and teachers worry about games having negative effects on children and a great deal has been written about games leading to violent behaviour and addiction However, all is not negative about gaming studies by leading researchers have shown that video and computer games have many benefits. So I strongly agree that the new generation playing video games.

          First and foremost ,video games can help children's brain development. . Many recent games, involve planning and problem-solving. "Modding," the process by which players customize gamer characters' appearance and develop new game levels, also allows for creative self-expression, deep understanding of game rules and structure, and new ways of highlighting personalities and interests. Besides that, games also help children who are ill or have injuries. Absorption in a game distracts the mind from pain and discomfort. Many hospitals are encouraging children and others undergoing painful treatments to play games.

         Next, video games can also have some very important effects on family relationships, and deserve to be thought of as something that can – and should – be played together. It’s always seemed obvious to families that activities like playing board games, make-believe, or even making music together could strengthen the family bond. Families that embrace playing video games as part of their everyday life are likely to find themselves enjoying a greater sense of cohesion and communication than families who still view video games as an idle, meaningless and solitary pursuit.           

         Furthermore, experts said that the people who play video and computer games have better hand and eye coordination. Players have to move at a great deal of speed along with other heroes of the game. This can be helpful with children and adults as well in applying this skill in other activities that require better hand-eye coordination.

         As a conclusion, gaming video or computer games has positive as well as negative effects. Anything in moderation is not a problem. Parents and children need to be able to decide how much gaming is permissible and what kind of gaming. Parents must teach their children what is good and what is bad so that their children will not affected by the negative effects of playing computer games.

By

Kei Yen

MBS