Do you know that it is better for children to play video game and use
computer than to watch TV? A research which was done by QUT Games Research and
Interaction design (GRID) Lab, investigated the amount of time children spent
watching television and DVDs compared to video game and computer use.
Their analysis of data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
found children between age two to five spent, average of some two to three
hours watching television compared to less than a half hour playing video games
or using computers.
It was noted that, while watching television was a ‘passive’ experience,
video and computer games were interactive, with research showing it boosted
children’s self-esteem, cognitive skills such as problem-solving and, in some
cases, physical activity levels.
“Emerging research has shown that active video games such as Nintendo Wii,
Sony PlayStation Move, and the XBOX Kinect can be used to motivate young
children to exercise and be more active outside of the game setting.”
It was said that computer use and video game play should not be classed as
the same type of activity as watching television and screen-time
recommendations, which are based on the sum of all screen-related activities,
should be divided into two categories, active and passive screen time.
The research found active screen time involved cognitively or physically
engaging screen-based activities, such as playing video games or completing
homework on a computer.
“This distinction provides a more accurate classification of screen time and
a better lens through which to consider the benefits and detrimental effects
for young children.
Parents are advice to monitor the amount of time and type of games children
play on game consoles and computers.
“Clearly, certain forms of media such as violent video games are not
appropriate for children, and games should be played in moderation.
So, Children could be better off playing video games over the school
holidays than watching television,
Saturday, 23 February 2013
COMPUTER GAMES BENEFITS TO CHILDREN
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I don't think video games are good for kids. But the above discussion made me to think about it. I will look for more posts that explains the benefits of playing games.
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@jimmy, video games do improve kids
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