To worried parents of young gamers: Exercise 'calm caution'
Whether on a computer, game console or smartphone, adolescents often spend a lot of time playing video games. But how much is a lot? In Europe, 34% play every day, and 22% play for at least four hours on a gaming day, according to a recently published survey by the World Health Organization (WHO). The survey classified 12% of the respondents as being at risk of "problematic" gaming - 16% of the boys, and 7% of the girls. The risk was most prevalent among 11-year-olds, at 14%. This can be alarming to parents, who - assuming they're not gamers themselves - may be...
How Gaming Helps Teenagers Build Strategic Thinking
Gaming has become more than just a fun pastime for teenagers. With millions of young people engaging in various online and offline games daily, it’s easy to see why there’s growing interest in the potential benefits gaming offers. While some worry about the effects of excessive gaming, few realize how certain types of games actually help develop crucial life skills. One of the most significant cognitive advantages is the ability to build strategic thinking. But how exactly does gaming foster this skill?