Positive Side of Video Games for Kids

So far the existence of video games more negative impression most of the parents. Because the average parent believes video games are factors behind the violence and obesity problems that plagued the children. 

However, that fact is not entirely correct. A study published in the journal Perception recently concluded that video games have been the scapegoat for "irregularities" in the children were able to improve the sharpness and accuracy of their thinking.

Themed adventure game for example, researchers believe that children who mengemari themed game that has a positive effect of increasing the speed of thought of the child. Meanwhile, the children who enjoyed themed puzzle game has a positive effect of increasing the accuracy of their thinking.
Research led by Rolf Nelson, Professor Norton from Wheaton College, Massachusetts, USA, found that conclusion after undergoing research involving 20 children, who are given the task of playing games or themed adventure themed puzzle game for one hour.
"Playing the game requires focused attention and speed of motor movements so as to produce an accurate prima strategy," explained Nelson as reported by HealthDay, Monday (27/12).
"While it will seem different effects depending on the type of game being played. In essence, different types of games played will affect the ability to think and of course there are different effects," he said.
Similar results were also recorded in the previous research done Dapne Bavelier, researchers from the University of Rochester, New York. In the research, Dapne concluded, children who play video games will improve coordination between hands and eyes, improving visual skills, improve mental abilities and improve the ability of the brain associated with visual.
Despite having a positive impact on the ability to think of children, the researchers apparently did not want to be careless recommending video games be a part of children learning system. Related to that, Nelson argues, researchers still need a long time to get those recommendations.
"One thing that makes it difficult to achieve the desire that most video game developers on average are still oriented entertainment industry and the purpose of video game developers are creating concern as long as possible without thinking of negative impacts that occur. Therefore, it is not easy to predict what kind of effect given of each type of video games, "he said.
Meanwhile, researchers from the Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, Basak Candramallika assess the presence of video games on one hand and development needs across the desire to develop the thinking ability of children to support growth. Why, Basak advise every parent to choose the right game for the purposes of capacity building. 

"Maybe video games have to be a medium where the development of the child's ability but can not replace physical exercise and social interaction as part of child development," he said.

Basak judge, video games should be placed in a position not as a supplementary education program that stands alone. "A good training course is closely related to physical training, training, thinking and social interaction. If all three combined would be nice," he said.

Added Nelson, who has done what video game developers actually been right. Only, game developers do not necessarily see video games as part of an effort to improve the learning of the child but rather the development of mere business.

Source : Republika