Kids love to play video games. Our challenge as parents, educators, and psychologists is to use this love to help them succeed and be happy.
Similarly, kids have a strong desire to feel autonomous in how they interact with new information and new skills. Again, even toddlers show this need on a regular basis. Every time your toddler says,“me do it”she is exhibiting this inherent desire we all have for autonomy. As kids matur...
Despite starring in the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, Jason Momoa has revealed that he does not let his children play video games. While it might seem unusual for someone acting in a movie about Minecraft to keep their kids from playing games, the actor has given his reasoning behind the ...
Studies have always shown that video games correlate with violence. However, is that true? Are video games really the reason why kids are violent? Many studies in the recent years have actually shown that those studies have been false. Video games are actually healthier than what most parents ...
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Video games and apps are very popular, so children affected by autism who want to connect with their peers often choose to play the same games as their peers. At LearningWorks for Kids, we seek out and review games that are beneficial for children on the autism spectrum. Check out our ...
So should we let younger kids play with video games? If they're over 5, the games are age appropriate, and we play with them, sure! We might even enjoy it. If they're younger than 5, probably not. There are other things that they'll probably enjoy more and that are...
We’ve exploited one of gaming’s most useful applications for centuries. Chess was used in the Middle Ages to teach war strategies to noblemen. In the ‘70s, computer games like Oregon Trail did a better job of getting kids excited about American history than most history professors. Today,...
with Asperger’s* suggested, “We play video games because they’re fun, but wecontinueto play video games because that’s where the safe place is ... if I’m playing something safe and the outside world [is] yelling at me, of course I’m going to continue to do the safe...
“The topic of videogames and violence can be compared to the chicken or the egg question, which came first, violent games or violent behavior”(Violence and Videogames). However most kids in mass shootings tend to have easy access to guns and are mentally unstable. 490 Words 2 Pages ...