Lesson 4 Games

According to pbs.org many children lack the physical and cognitive ability to play a video game. Many children devote themselves to games instead of outside sports. Too much video gaming can be hazardous to a child’s health. But video games can also be beneficial it teaches skills and by that one is required to use the control and use speed, rules need to be followed it also teaches learning the value of being a good sport; it can also deliver troubling social messages. For preschoolers some games benefit a (1) child’s development by being able to set the skill level as he/she masters challenging levels. (2) Gives him/her chances to make decisions by choosing the color, character, or landscape, (3) multiple players at once. Parents should monitor and stay in touch with what games your child is playing and ask questions. They should also check the video game ratings and reviews and limit the use of video game playing. Parents should avoid games that have violence and negative images of women and other cultures. If demos are available parents should try the demos.
In the website familyinternet.about.com many parents hear the term “video games” and think that it has to do with violence, crude humor and non-child-friendly content. When considering purchasing software for younger kids parents should consider the age appropriate content so that it will not be too boring or frustrating which will have the child be violent for the reason that they can not master the level.
Parents should also consider purchasing educational games that will simulate a child to learn to plan ahead and perform basic math skills and be creative.
In an article that I read at www.drphil.com/articles/article/ it states that (1) parents should know their children and how they handle playing video games (2) read the ratings, (3) go online to the ESRB website to get more details, (4) rent the game before you buy, (5) ask questions to other parents (6) play the game and talk to your child about the game, (7) place games/computer in a public place, (8) contact game makers if you feel game is inappropriate. Researchers suggests that active parental involvement in children's media usage — including discussing the inappropriateness of violent solutions to real life conflicts.
The other article that read at http://www.babycenter.com/0_a-parents-guide-to-computer-games it states that parents should choose a game that encourages more that one person to play the game and that gives them an opportunity to succeed. Also, ask if you can return the software.
I feel that video/computer games can be good in a way that some are a educational learning experience for a child. But, some are bad especially if there is too much violence in the game. Every parent should review the games and monitor the child no matter what age the child is.

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I enjoy using my laptop not only for schoolwork but for navagating the internet. I also love my digital camera because I can take pictures where ever I am and save them to my memory card. I love taking pictures of my children and grandson. He is six months already and to be honest I think that I have taken pictures of him just about every day since the day that he was born. I also take pictures of my kids when they do funny things and I even use the camera to video tape them and burn them to a DVD so that I can cherish it and watch it on my television or make movies of them to give to my parents as gifts.....
I download them to my laptop and I am able to edit them and share them with family and friends. And if they want they can print them out if they want. With my laptop I like to send messages to my family. I think that since just about everyone has internet it is easier and quicker to communicate with family. I like typing more then writing letters. And besides they will not have to wait for the postal service to deliver the mail. Without my laptop I don't know what I would do. :)