Yeah, games do have benefits for sure. I have read many reports that point to this, so, I don't think it is confirmation bias.
As for promoting this to kids, I didn't mean to say that they would be playing video games all day long. Of course they need social interactions too. What I was suggesting was to incorporate games into their daily live ALONG WITH other important things as well!!
we are on the same page on that last bit. How do you feel about site likes https://www.brainpop.com?