Myths About Videogames
Many of the people who are parents today belong to generations who grew up with video games in their hands. Therefore, these parents who had consoles that were less advanced than the current ones. They see nothing wrong with rewarding or gifting their child a video game. They do it because they are aware that the use of this technology is surrounded by myths.
But not all parents are the same. There are some who enjoyed their childhood in a time when consoles did not exist … Or they were so new to the market that not everyone could access it. In this sense, they do not always welcome giving a video game to their child. This decision, on many occasions, is motivated by a wave of myths that have always fallen on video games.
There are many myths about video games
Many of these myths are oriented to make the father believe that all video games promote sedentary lifestyle. Or that they lead the child to isolate himself, that his cognitive and brain response capacities are not exploited to the maximum, among many other things that have been said to this day.
In truth, generalizations are almost never correct, there is a wide range of video games to demonize. So the ideal attitude of a father towards video games is to monitor his son’s behavior and why not, even to accompany him to play. In this way, you will discover that today’s consoles are much more advanced, more fun and more interactive than those of their time.
What can be disproved from the myths?
First of all, one of the most widespread myths about video games is that they promote a sedentary lifestyle. However, the gaming platform Nintendo thought and opted for an interactive game method, whose main characteristic is to keep the child’s mind and body busy.
In addition, this platform has been so successful that it not only conquered the smallest of the home but also the most adult. He developed games that ranged from dancing, choreography, and singing. It also has games that go straight to the point and its purpose is to do exercises with intensity levels, which can be performed by both the child and the adult.
As if that were not enough, video games are also said to be brutalizing. Actually, it is possible to cite cases of children who acquire basic knowledge of English -among other subjects- thanks to them.
Another aspect highly highlighted by specialists is the fact that when the child plays with video consoles, he finds himself in situations in which he must make difficult decisions, the consequences of which are only appreciable at the level of play. This accustoms the child to make key and timely decisions quickly. Which also stimulates motor coordination and responsiveness between vision and hands.
Playing video games can be positive
Another widespread myth is the supposed isolation in children. First of all, we cannot forget that our species is social by nature. That the child dedicates a few hours of his day to playing with the console will turn him into a being isolated from the rest, is false.
Today, games bring more excitement when they are shared online. In fact, the excitement of developing the story of the game, an issue that is achieved alone, is far exceeded by how much fun it is to play online.
In addition, when the child plays in a network, he interacts with other children and learns something as important as group cohesion. In this type of experience, it is ideal for parents to ensure that the child does not exceed or abuse the use of the video game console. It is very convenient to stimulate him or remind him that apart from the console there are other activities to do, which range from going out to play outdoors to collaborating with the house chores.
Also, visual problems are attributed to the use of video game consoles and the theories that circulate are not scientifically proven. However, and, contrary to popular belief, many games require an acute visual level that leads to a rapid motor response of the hands.
If the child who plays a certain type of video game has not yet developed this type of motor response, rest assured that after a few days he will be more adapted to the needs of the game. This shows that he developed and sharpened his visual responsiveness.
Video games are a door to the modern world
There is another aspect that makes video games an ally rather than an enemy for children’s development. Being skilled at a console will help your child to face the modern world, preparing him for an environment in which computers take more and more prominence every day.
Nowadays, it is evident that special skill is needed to face the level that a console or computer requires. So it is convenient to think that the current generations are acquiring through the game a kind of training to face the world that will touch them later.
If you still have doubts about the effect that video games have on your child, you can do a little search on the Internet. Surely you can find games designed to enhance children’s learning; these games that can be used by children from early ages to adolescents.
You already know that everything concerning the development of your child naturally requires the objective evaluation of his parents. That is why before giving or denying a console to your child, evaluate the positive or negative they have.
