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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Know some Negative Effects of Computer Games on Kids

In this technology-based era, computer and Internet are playing a major role in numerous entertainment activities. People are even finding opportunities to enjoy themselves through the Internet. Computer games are one of those activities which provide lots of entertainment apart from being educative some times. Kids mostly are interested to play these games. They tend to enhance certain skills like memory, problem solving and many others. However, parents should know that the kids have chances of gaining some negative effects due to computer games. Here are some of them.
  • The main negative impact of computer video games on kids is that they get confused between fantasy and reality.
  • Many studies have revealed that the kids who are more addicted to computer games become aggressive. Many games depict different practices of aggression which make children impressive. They may even fight with others frequently.
  • There are even some negative health effects of computer games on kids. They lack proper exercising as they will be in one position for a long time without moving, increasing their chances of becoming obese. They even suffer from various eye problems because of staring for a long time on the screen. They may also develop certain stress disorders.
  • Children who are more aligned towards the computer games may also be associated with some behavioral changes. Kids become habituated to be alone and isolated making them a socially reclusive individuals. They do not feel interested to play outdoor games like other kids and lack in communication skills and interaction.
  • Some online games may show women as weaker characters. This may get into the minds of some children thereby affecting the values.

Ensure that you guide your kids in a right way when playing computer games. Arrange certain timings and guidelines to make sure that your kids are in a right way.

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