Benefits obtained from vediogames could be: spatial skills, social skills, hand/eye co-ordination, relaxation, maths, spelling & grammar, problem solving, value judgement, working with time constraints, etc.
I find it amusing that many parents would happily sit there watching TV for hours and see no problems with it. Apart from some knowledge, watching TV is passive and non-interactive. As for the violence, you can find much worse on TV and movies. Moderately playing violent videogames can allow kids to vent their anger and frustrations without causing anyone harm. They can become less violent.
So one piece advice to those self-assertive parents: every kid loves videogames, let them play! Let them enjoy it!
If you thought you're entitled to make a fuss when you daughter can read a newpaper?
I find it amusing that many parents would happily sit there watching TV for hours and see no problems with it. Apart from some knowledge, watching TV is passive and non-interactive. As for the violence, you can find much worse on TV and movies. Moderately playing violent videogames can allow kids to vent their anger and frustrations without causing anyone harm. They can become less violent.
So one piece advice to those self-assertive parents: every kid loves videogames, let them play! Let them enjoy it!
If you thought you're entitled to make a fuss when you daughter can read a newpaper?