Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful

educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are

having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your
opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

A certain group of people consider video games a gentle hobby that can also be used for
educational purposes; other people argue that it has a negative impact on children's development.
I believe that it has more advantages than drawbacks. This essay will examine both aspects of it.

On the one hand, playing video games has many positive aspects. Firstly, parents are always
concerned about the social activities of their children, and the habit of playing video games can
give them a sigh of relief as it can be enjoyed at home in a secure environment. Secondly, there
are many games that enhance the pupil's knowledge. For instance, the Scrabble game improves
vocabulary skills. Finally, this hobby has no age limit and can also be enjoyed with family;
parents can also accompany their offspring and spend quality time with each other.

On the other hand, the drawbacks of playing video or online games can be severe. Excessive use
of it can impact the mentality of an individual. For example, as per BBC reporting, a young boy
was caught by police with illegal arms and confessed to taking inspiration from online action
games. Furthermore, games can distract students from their studies, as they can lead them to
focus more on the accomplishment of the game's mission than their academic goals. However,
parents can eliminate these cons by monitoring their child's activities.

To conclude, video games can be a fun way to spend time with each other; however, their
excessive use can misguide people, which can be eliminated by taking certain measures.