Are there anything positive that comes from kids playing video games?
Thanks to video games, my nine year old has a better understanding of: • Percentages – Health is often calculated as a number which can easily been seen in the form of a bar graph or numerically. Constant analysis of this is needed to survive in most games. • Spelling, grammar – My son’s newest game, Kingdom Hearts II for the Playstation 2, is reading intensive; reading comprehension is necessary to complete tasks and make progress in the game. • History – games like Civilization give a better understanding of history, politics, economies • Strategy – Conserving health, planning attacks, solving puzzles – all healthy activities to flex his mental muscles • Logic – Advances in AI results in realistic interactions which demands realistic decision making. Logical steps are needed to solve puzzles, navigate worlds, and find the missing pieces. • Competition – Family competition helps our family bond. This also teaches him humility – how to be a good loser, and how if at first you don’t suc
