Playing online games is harmful or beneficial.250 wrods
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Improved multi-tasking skills
Games that require players to find items while fighting off other opponents call for attention to detail and quick reactions. Studies have shown that playing these types of games can help children develop their multi-tasking skills.
Physical and social benefits
Group play provides social benefits
Whether children are playing multiplayer games with friends or using apps like ‘Heads up’ with the family in the living room, these types of games can help nurture relationships through shared moments and improve their social skills. For some who children who may have disabilities, it can be a way for them to social and make friends if they are restricted.
Provides a fun way to stay active
The success of games like Pokemon GO and Zumba are an example of how games can help motivate children to stay active while gaming. Also, the rise of Mobile gaming apps means that children don’t have to be glued to a TV to play games, they can now, game on the GO. See our list of active apps that can help your child stay active while gaming.
Provide a way to develop compassion
There are a number of games and apps that have been developed to help children manage their emotions and encourage kind behaviour, compassion, and empathy. See our list of wellbeing apps to Further research shows that gaming disorders can also be linked with anxiety, depression, obesity, sleeping disorders, and stress. People who remain physically inactive for long periods because of gaming may also be at higher
Schools are now using game-based learning more and more to help students understand and think about complex topics to help build math skills (i.e. STEM) or get to grips with concepts in science. Gamifying learning and allowing children to see things in a different way can encourage them to grasps topics faster and in a deeper way.
Why do children enjoy gaming?
BBC Own it video showing young teen explaining his love for gaming