This topic can be very controversial for parents.
However, if they are moderately and properly controlled, children can actually play and learn in online games. For children, there are several online games. For years, parents were unhappy with the games that are available to their children. At the same time, many studies have shown that online games can be useful for children. Such benefits include improving and developing social skills in a virtual environment, enhancing a child’s ability to plan and manage computers, increase emotional intelligence, and assist in academic efforts.
The advantages of online games
As mentioned earlier, there are a number of advantages when it comes to online games; Below are some of the ones that children experience while playing.
- The importance of sharing and entertainment
When children participate in online games that require playing with each other from different parts of the world, then this can be useful as they are having fun. When it comes to ordering and sharing. In addition, children learn about other people and cultures from different parts of the world. As a result, it can start friendships on the Internet that can be useful for their development and social growth.
- Reward and satisfaction
Children who play online games enjoy reward and satisfaction, which is accompanied by small goals that are often set in games. These small goals are needed to reach the end of the game. For example, the game "Zuma".
Children who like to play this game, enjoy the victory over each level. This increases their confidence and also fills the sense of achievement. Children can learn that reaching small goals will help them achieve much larger goals, be it online games or their practical life.
- The meaning of cooperation
Another advantage of playing online games with other players is that your children will learn to cooperate in a team. This will lead to the understanding that each person has a unique set of talents and skills that are important to perform certain roles in life, whether it be a game in the real world.
- Better coordination.
According to studies, it was concluded that children who regularly play video games have better coordination than children who do not play video games. For a small child it is very useful.
- A healthy mind challenge.
There are many games available on the Internet that tend to focus on giving a healthy challenge to the player’s mind. These types of games are often called "logical" games. There is a popular gaming site known as Shockwave online, in which there are many games that can really improve a child’s intelligence.
These games help teach children about the life concepts of cause and effect, improve the calculations and mathematical skills of the child. Games like Super Text Twist, 4 Elements, Bejeweled, Jewel Quest, 7 Wonder, Mah Jong, Turbo Pizza and Collapse can have a decisive influence on a child’s mind.
- Improving technological skills.
It was discovered that when a child plays online games, he improves the child’s technological skills that are important for life in the modern world. Computer literacy and the Internet are fast becoming the basic skills needed to enter today's workforce. This can promote a child’s ability in a very positive way to help them succeed in their educational and professional career.
- Multitasking training.
It was noted that online games help children effectively learn multitasking. There are many different types of online games that teach this very important task. Some examples of such games are Virtual Residents, Cake Mania, Diner Dash and Turbo Subs.
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