Online games are gaining more popularity nowadays. Online games are human-computer interaction. There are lots of various online games for children. Some online games help them for entertainment, knowledge and for improving their thinking abilities. On another side, there are few games that are negatively affecting children’s minds. Scientists observed that action video game players exhibit better attention, motor control ability and short-term memory. But the way action shooter uses their brain to navigate changes the impact the games have on their nervous system. Parents feel like these games are waste of time. Playing violent video is bad for children. That is why some children become violent and involved in anti-social activities. There are pros and cons of all online games. Many games are of extreme use and help children in learning, developing skills, increase thinking abilities etc. and making them smart. Playing games change the brain’s physical structure. On other hand, there are negative effects of playing online games on your children. Here we know about online games which likely to hurt your children.
Most importantly is the content in online games. This content in the game plays an important role. Online games are to be blamed for the violence they contain. If children play more violent games frequently then there are chances of more aggressive thoughts, feelings and behaviour among children. There is a decrease in social activities. Children may be addicted to these types of games and they may lose concentration in studies as well as other things. In many games, kids are rewarded for being violent. Due to this there is repeated violence and the child experiences the violence in his own eyes like killing, kicking, stabbing and shooting. Addiction to games may lead to a mental health disorder. There are chances of depression and anxiety among children. Also, it’s a fact that children who are addicted to online games, performed poorly in school.
Too much video games playing may make your child socially isolated. Also, he gives more importance to games and less importance to other activities like homework, reading books, sports and interaction with the family. Few games confuse reality and fantasy. Also in most of the games wrong values being taught. In some games woman portrayed as a weaker character that is helpless or sexually provocative. All this content in online games is likely to hurt your children.
