アベプラで学ぶ英検1級~Are games harmful？~

Traditionally, it is said that playing video games too much is harmful to children. However, according to a recent survey, it is revealed that games are beneficial for the development of children's brains.

Playing video games too much is often considered harmful because it allows children to be addicted. Although they have to do their homework or something, they may be immersed in games. Of course, it is the problem for not only children but also adults. Some of them can't concentrate on their work as they want to play games too much. WHO regards this situation as a "Gaming disorder".

On the other hand, playing video games is beneficial for some reasons. First, it allows us to improve our cognitive skills. For example, shooting games strengthen our ability to judge quickly. Also, RPG games are helpful for us to improve our ability to gather the information that we need. Additionally, a study shows that children who play video games over three hours a day are superior to those who don't in terms of their memory ability.

We should know well the advantages and disadvantages of playing games. I think that playing video games is good for our mental training while making it a rule of how long time we should spend playing it.

We should know well the advantages and disadvantages of playing games. I think that playing video games is good for our mental training while making it a rule of how long time we should spend playing it.

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