7 Reasons Why Kids Should Play Video Games

Conventional wisdom suggests that time spent playing video games is time wasted. The common perception is that few video games exercise the brain and, if there is any physical activity involved, it's usually the occasional wave of a controller rather than anything that will work up a sweat. And shouldn't kids be outside playing, rather than sitting in front of yet another screen?

There are good reasons why  kids should spend a few hours a week building cities or battling aliens.

Here's why:

1. Video games teach problem solving

2. Video games are social

3. Video games provide positive reinforcement

4. Video games teach strategic thinking

5. Video games build teamwork

6. Video games improve hand-eye coordination

7. Video games bring families together

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