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Children and computer games are often joined at the hip as it where in todays age; some parents would get to see times when a child would throw tantrums and shout their lungs out just so that they can play their game even for five minutes more. It is this concerning issue that a lot of parents are finding a problem and in that sense, parents can also be schooled, as it where, about the different possibilities that online gaming can offer to their children.
Indeed there are a range of games in the Internet that can encourage violence and aggressiveness in children. But parents shouldn't banish the internet just because of this fact. Just like anything, there is a negative and a positive side to things. There are also games that can develop a child's IQ and stimulate mental and thinking ability. Research says that children exposed to computer games conducive to learning actually have a better attention span and concentrate better on their studies and in school participation, strengthening the child's natural talents and abilities.
Games that demand a child to critically think and plan out strategies in games can be a deciding factor for their development. Online games like Tetris, Backgammon and other strategy games can help the child think and plan on how to approach certain situations, where they may be able to apply them in real life.
Games that require a child to use memory and logical thinking are also present in the internet; memory blocks and color determination are some games that improve this aspect of children's thinking abilities. There are also games based on language and word play, such as Scrabble, Literati and Lexulous, which would greatly help improve your child's English vocabulary skills and also his ability to form a strategy for the game.
There are some games that will also train your child's mental alertness such as adventure and role playing games. These games come with a story, and would hone your child's alertness. There are also online games which are based on genuine board games such as Chess, Checkers and many more.
As said before, some games may not be suitable for children because it may contain harsh or foul words, so it is important for parents that they watch the games that their children play in order for them to benefit from online games.
It can be even better when parents actively play with their children on these video games. After all, this kind of activity would mean better understanding for children and they can be monitored so that the content of the games that they are playing would be seen by the parents.
Even though online gaming can be beneficial to your child, parents should always remember that a child also needs social interaction with other children for them to develop other life skills. Online games can enhance mental activity and mental capacity but these games can also become a source for bad behavior. This is why it is extremely important to give time for outdoor activities for children in order for them to become healthy and happy, giving time for academics and physical exercise.
