Wireless Gamer

Many parents struggle with allowing their children to spend endless hours in front of the TV playing video games, but in all reality, they shouldn’t. Studies have time and again proven the developmental benefits of playing video games, particularly in young adults. For example, did you know that playing target-practice type games like Halo or Call of Duty can vastly improve your child’s hand eye coordination? There’s a strong link between video game hand-motions and brain/eye function which is why many professional establishments and even the US Military use video games as part of a training regimen. Additionally, games like World of Warcraft aid in development of problem solving skills in kids as young as 8, so encourage your children to play mentally straining, puzzle solving games if they’re insistent on gaming. Last but not least, many video games allow for socialization among high-risk groups like teen boys and young adults. Playing in groups and even online through a wireless internet connection is a great way to help your children learn good sportsmanship and teamwork if they’re not particularly athletic. With so many negative studies surrounding gaming nowadays it’s important to remember how beneficial video games can actually be.