Video game playing is not unhealthy for children as long as
the games are played in short spans of time, according to study recently
released. Health Briefs takes time to inform readers about the positive effects
of video game playing on children.
The time kids spend playing video games is shown to link
differences in their mental and social health. Kids who play the games for
three or more hours scored better on mental and social health assessments than
kids who don’t play at all. Game playing with friends, siblings and parents
engages social skills and compels mental skills. But if a child spends too much
time playing video games alone in a bedroom, they are more likely to exhibit
anti-social skills. That said, a bedroom which is uncluttered is a much better
space in which to study and play video games because there is less to divide
their attention. Game playing is not a new activity that kids enjoy. It’s been
around for more than 20 years. It help with focus, the development of
imagination, and can even improve school test scores. Health Briefs TV encourages
parents to join kids on a video game or two. But be sure the child is not
spending nearly every waking minute game playing, or is involved in a game
which is too violent or sexy for their age.
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