Video Games

Video game is a game which many children from primary schools and teenagers from secondary schools like to play. There are some benefits and negative effects  playing video games. Some of the examples of video games are games played with Player Station (PSP) or Wii.

First of all, one of the benefits is releasing tension or stress. This is because when one is involved in a video game, he feels free from stress. There will be no more worry about the things happening in school. Play is supposed to be fun and children are always happy when they play. Exactly when someone plays a video game, he forgets about his sadness and even worries. Thus, playing video games help to reduce stress.

Besides, playing video games can help the player to become very alert. He will not be passive. In other words, he can act fast and think fast. This is a good practice. So, if children always play video games, their mind will be active and alert all the time. Sometimes. It will help them to plan or strategized.  

However, if someone is always addicted to playing video games, he or she will have trouble focusing in his or her study. In the end, one might end up losing his or her focus in everything and fail in exams. In addition, one might even become obese as they become too passive sitting in front of the computer or player station. This is very bad for health too as one does not exercise enough. Worse, when someone forgets his meals and does not gain enough nutrition for the body, there will be nervous breakdown and malnutrition. Taking the right food and meal at the right time is important. Thus, addition to video games can cause health problems.

In conclusion, there are pros and cons playing video games. Parents should play their role to control their children from playing too much and become addicted. If they control them from playing violent games, the children will not be influenced by the bad elements in those games.     

Written by,

Nurul Adira

SMK Abdullah Munsyi