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Choosing The Right Educational Video Games For Your Children
By Amy Nutt
Video games are among the most popular toys today. Children of all ages spend a lot of time
engrossed in the latest action-packed video console or computer game. For this reason, it is important
to choose video games that are educational, rather than those that contain violence or other content
not suitable for children. There is a host of video games on the market perfect for children. These
games incorporate education into the fun of video games, giving both parents and children lots of safe,
educational options to choose from. Though there have been serious concerns over the past few
years surrounding the adverse affects of frequent video game playing on children, playing video games
can have some positive effects as well. First, games can provide children a fun and social form of
entertainment, especially when played in pairs or even teams. This allows children who share similar
interests the opportunity to learn from each other while having fun in a pressure-free environment.
This also helps to encourage teamwork and cooperation, two attributes that are essential to a child's
social education.
Video games can also make children feel more comfortable with technology. This may not be as much
of an issue as it used to be, as many children are now learning basic computer skills at a young age,
but it is still an important factor since technology changes so frequently. It also gives them the
opportunity to share their knowledge with other children, and to learn from their experiences in a
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