Are computer games causing harm to your kids?
The time of video games has gone. With the advancement of technology and coming of computers people can enjoy playing game online or on their PC. Now, you are not bound to play same game everyday as there are plenty of games available on internet, which have to be just clicked or installed and the game is ready to explore. The computer games have overshadowed video games. People get speed and variety of options on computer, so why to switch to video games.
There are various types of computer games suiting the needs of adult, young children and all other ages & genders. Strategic games, first person shooters, third person views, racing games, sport games, adventures, educational games, etc., are some among them. All the games are designed in a way that it provides the pleasure of playing and fill of satisfaction to individual. Computer games have been controversial topic for children. Many studies suggest that online or PC games help in increasing memory power and patience in children while other says it may have adverse effects.
Effect of Computer Games On Children
Based on recent investigation done by researchers, eight most common problems notice in children due to computer games are listed below.
1.Pain in body specially neck and shoulder
2.Verbal memory performance decreases
3.Increase in emotional disorder
4.Decline in school performance
4.Less involvement with family members
5.Modifications in visual selective attention
6.Physically aggressive behaviors especially in case of violent games
7.Weakening in eyesight.
Computer Games v/s Outdoor Games
Now children don’t go out to play games they sit in front of computer and play. It leads to obesity and less interaction with other children. There are various other problemswhich parent should not ignore due to ignoring outdoor games and playing computer games or online games, it includes:
1.Children learn to be team leader through outdoor games which can’t be possible in computer games
2.Gets chance to prove the hero or star of the games, while on computer it can’t be possible due to one man involvement
3.Stamina and endurance in children increases with outdoor games, while computer games gives eye and back problem
4.Outdoor games make physically and mentally active while computer games make you only mentally active
5.Children grow shy and introvert instead bold and extrovert due to less interaction because of computer games.
So, parents should gives equal importance to computer gaming and outdoor activity. Remember, outdoor games like football, basketball, etc., can help your child win the trophy that boosts their confidence, not online games. The parents should divide the equal time to studies, computer and outdoor activities of the children. Don’t be salve of technology make it tool to success and learning. Computer games have both merit and demerit but it totally depend on individual which part he/she want to prefer the most.