| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | 7. Games are known to enhance creativity and |
| Gaming both video and computer has become | | | | inculcate a taste for graphics, design and |
| more than a fad, it is a part of life. First | | | | technology. |
| generation video game players have now become | | | | 8. Many games improve language and math skills |
| adult and carry their passion to adulthood. Parents | | | | as players have to move at a great speed along |
| and teachers worry about games having negative | | | | with the heroes of the game. |
| effects on children and a great deal has been | | | | 9. Video and computer games help children gain |
| written about games leading to violent behavior | | | | self confidence and many games are based on |
| and addiction. However, all is not negative about | | | | history, city building, and governance and so on. |
| gaming, studies by leading researchers have | | | | Such games indirectly teach children about |
| shown that video and computer games have | | | | aspects of life on earth. |
| many benefits: | | | | 10. Games teach players problem solving, |
| 1. Games help children who are ill or have injuries. | | | | motivation, and cognitive skills. Most games inspire |
| Absorption in a game distracts the mind from pain | | | | players to strive and reach more difficult levels |
| and discomfort. Many hospitals are encouraging | | | | presenting challenges at each stage. |
| children and others undergoing painful treatments | | | | Gaming video or computers has positive as well |
| to play games. | | | | as negative effects. Anything in moderation is not |
| 2. Griffiths a professor at Nottingham University | | | | a problem. Parents and children need to be able to |
| wrote in a medical journal that playing games | | | | decide how much gaming is permissible and what |
| could help children with attention deficit disorders. | | | | kind of gaming. Parents must teach their children |
| Research indicates that the children could gain | | | | what is good and what is bad. Gaming is like any |
| social skills. | | | | other activity in life, too much hamburger or pizza |
| 3. Many medical departments are using computer | | | | can be harmful too. |
| games as a form of physiotherapy. Games help | | | | The world of gaming is constantly changing. The |
| people who are recovery from physical injuries | | | | internet is replete with articles and tips written by |
| gain motor skills and coordination too. | | | | experts on gaming, benefits, and disadvantages, it |
| 4. Video games and computer games are known | | | | is important to be informed parents and game |
| to improve hand-eye co-ordination and help | | | | players. Read up on games and learn how to |
| players gain many skills. | | | | choose games that are beneficial. Know what |
| 5. Games induce decision making and tech players | | | | your child is doing at all times. Place your trust in |
| to think on their feet. | | | | your child but ensure that he or she is able to |
| 6. Games create team players and hone social | | | | gauge accurately right from wrong. |
| skills too. | | | | |