A GOOD EFFECT OF PLAYING VIDEO GAMES FOR KIDS

Are video games good or bad for you?. Video games known by parents as
time-wasters, and make kids addicted of it. Some people think that video games
corrupt the brain. But many scientist and psychologist find that video games actually
have many benefits for kids. Video games may teach kids high level thinking skill
they will need in the future. Problem solving and logic, hand-eye coordination,
decision making are the three aspects that can be influenced by playing video games.

First, playing video games can influence problem solving and logic. When
kids play video games such as cut the rope and angry bird, they teach their brain to
think creatively to solve the problem with logical thinking. The first step in mastering
the thought process behind problem solving is to deepen understanding of the
significance and necessity of logical and critical thinking processes. This practical
training program makes use of experience garnered through playing video games of
helping in life hone their problem solving skills.

Second, hand-eye coordination. In players vs players game, like MOBA, the

character may running and shooting at the same time, this requires the players to keep
on the track and aiming gun to the target. The player must then coordinate the brain’s
interpretation and reaction with the movement in his hands and fingertips. This
process requires hand-eye coordination and visual ability to be successful. Kids also
can learn iconic, spatial, and visual attention skills from video games.

Third, making decisions. Sometimes the player does this almost every second
of the game giving the brain a real workout. Games simulating stressful events such
as those found in battle or action games could be a training tool for real-world
situations. Video games can be used to train soldiers, surgeons, and pilots. Action
game players make more correct decisions. If you are a surgeon or you are in the
middle of a battlefield, that can make all the difference.

So, when some people think that video games have many bad effect for the
kids, in the fact is video games may lead kids to brighter future. When the kids play

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video games many benefits obtained. Of course, in its use parents should watch over
kids is games suitable for his age group, give a time limits in playing video games,
and make sure your son has other appealing choices such as sports activities and
chance socialize with friends.

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