video games in children

Silvia

· 29 May 2021

video games in children

#gaming Video games play an important role in the entertainment of millions of children. Many are the health specialists who warn about the negative effects of long hours sitting at the computer screen, isolated from reality. However, video games can also help children in their intellectual and emotional development. There are potential dangers, but we also consider it important to highlight some of its advantages.

We parents wonder whether it would not be better for us to use traditional toys, books, handicrafts... from our son to prevent the child from sitting in front of a screen all day.

However, we live in an increasingly virtual world, characterised by the use of new technologies. And our children need to learn to deal with themselves in this new scenario.

Much has been said about the risks and negative effects of video games on children's development. Up to the point that it, one of the favorite entertainment programs of many children, is perceived as a threat to their health. This raises many doubts among parents: we want our children to have fun, but do not endanger their health.

One of the main risks of video games for children, such as a sedentary lifestyle and social isolation.

The difference between video games and books is that while the reader remains passive, the videogame is about troubleshooting, passing tests... in short: acting.

Another advantage of video games for children is therefore that by playing children learn to lose before they win and do not get frustrated if they want to achieve their goals.

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jose07610

4 years ago

There must be a balance in the use of video games in children

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naf1971naf

4 years ago

video games should always be supervised by an adult, evaluating their content well

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Neider

4 years ago

I think it's good to let children play, help them for many tasks of daily life in addition to streamlining their minds!

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neygallardo

4 years ago

I think like everything, it has its pros and cons, and you can not deny that it believes as an addiction and sometimes it is difficult to control

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zulusys21

4 years ago

It is good that from a young age they know how to work on social networks but under supervision and encourage the reading of good stories and motivate them to practice something they like

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