Gaming both video and computer has become more than a fad, it is a part of life. First generation video game players have now become adult and carry their passion to adulthood. Parents and teachers worry about games having negative effects on children and a great deal has been written about games leading to violent behaviour and addiction.

However, all is not negative about gaming, according to my studies I think it has more advantages and benefits than its disadvantages.

1. Games help children who are ill or have injuries. Absorption in a game distracts the mind from pain and discomfort. Many hospitals are encouraging children and others undergoing painful treatments to play games.

2. Playing games could help children with attention deficit disorders and help them gain social skills.

3. Many medical departments are using computer games as a form of physiotherapy. Games help people who are recovery from physical injuries gain motor skills and coordination too.

4. Video games and computer games are known to improve hand-eye co-ordination and help players gain many skills.

5. Games induce decision making and tech players to think on their feet.

6. Games create team players and hone social skills too.

7. Games are known to enhance creativity and
inculcate a taste for graphics, design and technology.

8. Many games improve language and maths skills as players have to move at a great speed along with the heroes of the game.

9. Video and computer games help children gain self confidence and many games are based on history, city building, and governance and so on. Such games indirectly teach children about aspects of life on earth.

10. Games teach players problem solving, motivation, and cognitive skills. Most games inspire players to strive and reach more difficult levels presenting challenges at each stage.

You are free to add it's disadvantages

When I am furious, video games help me calm down... e.g Call of Duty..... when I'm angry or depressed, I just pick up my game pad, and kill anything in sight, cos I imagine the villains to be the cause of my anger and depression, it helps a whole lot..when I'm the mood for fast thinking, I pick up Need For Speed!! ....if I can't run 240kph in real life, I can did it on my laptop

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Gaming both video and computer has become more than a fad, it is a part of life. First generation video game players have now become adult and carry their passion to adulthood. Parents and teachers worry about games having negative effects on children and a great deal has been written about games leading to violent behaviour and addiction.

However, all is not negative about gaming, according to my studies I think it has more advantages and benefits than its disadvantages.

1. Games help children who are ill or have injuries. Absorption in a game distracts the mind from pain and discomfort. Many hospitals are encouraging children and others undergoing painful treatments to play games.

2. Playing games could help children with attention deficit disorders and help them gain social skills.

3. Many medical departments are using computer games as a form of physiotherapy. Games help people who are recovery from physical injuries gain motor skills and coordination too.

4. Video games and computer games are known to improve hand-eye co-ordination and help players gain many skills.

5. Games induce decision making and tech players to think on their feet.

6. Games create team players and hone social skills too.

7. Games are known to enhance creativity and
inculcate a taste for graphics, design and technology.

8. Many games improve language and maths skills as players have to move at a great speed along with the heroes of the game.

9. Video and computer games help children gain self confidence and many games are based on history, city building, and governance and so on. Such games indirectly teach children about aspects of life on earth.

10. Games teach players problem solving, motivation, and cognitive skills. Most games inspire players to strive and reach more difficult levels presenting challenges at each stage.

You are free to add it's disadvantages

Good first post, but this has already been done, https://www.nairaland.com/2109753/10-awesome-benefits-playing-games , also you should have added the source, http://www.ocmodshop.com/10-benefits-of-video-games/ . Just because you shortened the post doesn't deny the fact it's been plagarised in the first place.

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