Now, researchers think kids should play video gamesVERNE KOPYTOFF, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
video games with the kids will only make matters worse. Nonetheless, when parents ask me if they should play video games with their kids I give an emphatic “YES!” but in addition tell them that they should alsoplayboard games, sports, or other games, because play is how kids learn. ...
Most video games require players to make quick decisions in one minute or even 10 seconds, which develops children’s response capacity, and enable them to be more decisive.What’s more, kids’ video games can also be one of today’s most powerful tools for sparking learning and creativity....
Much like television, the topic of whether video games are good for your child or not has been discussed and debated for many years. Kids will always be drawn to video games, just as they used to play jacks and marbles for fun, today’s modern child is acclimated to all things digital....
When incorporated mindfully, digital play such as video games can directly support the development of various executive functioning skills. For example, on our site,we offer courses that use video games as a medium to address and improve executive functioning. While these courses help kids build aw...
Drug trials: Kids are no little adults and not all kids are the same Although young people attending raves have been most visibly associated with the use of ecstasy and other "club drugs" in the United States, there is reason to believe that they are not a homogenous group in terms of ...
Gaming addiction doesn’t have to be a problem for either you or your kids. With simple tips, you can keep things in moderation and therefore get all the benefits of gaming without any of the problems that may arise. Adopting some good habits will be a vital element. ...
Why video games should be used to teach sex ed.Credit: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable The internet has changed how kids learn about sex, but sex ed in the classroom still sucks. InSex Ed 2.0, Mashable explores the state of sex ed and imagines a future where digital innovations are used to ...
Porn misleads kids about the nature of sex! Porn inspires murderers!The list goes on and on. Most of these fear-mongering parents seek out parental blockers, cellphone spy apps, and, in the most extreme cases,legislation banning pornbecause they believe they can keep their kids’ eyes away...
But why make a short movie about video games, since there are lots to write about childhood, such as puppy love, sports and study? “Playing games is so important to everyone's childhood from little kids to teenagers, though it's a bittersweet experience,” said Zhan. According to him,...