Many doctors are concerned about the high use of computer games by children and young people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children playing computer games?

Physicians have been raising concerns regarding the rise in young people and children playing computer-based games. There are merits and demerits in equal measures of the increase in playing computer games among children. I will mention a few merits and demerits of this trend in the following paragraphs.

There are some advantages of children playing computer games. The primary benefit of children playing computerised games is that they can learn the complexities and intricacies of software and hardware elements of computers and computer networks. This knowledge is gained when one indulges in playing computer games regularly. This knowledge can help children in future as knowledge of computers is a significant skill in today’s world. Secondly, it has been observed that some computer games help children develop their focus and develop some academic acumen. Games such as Tetris and DragonBox help improve one’s logical, mathematical, language and analytical skills.

On the other hand, there are some demerits to playing computer games, especially playing these games too much.
First, playing these games can be addictive, and children may start wasting too much time playing them and stop devoting sufficient time to their studies and other vital activities, for example, playing outdoor games and spending time with members and peer groups. Moreover, too much exposure to computer screens can be hazardous to a child’s health. For instance, it can cause severe harm to a child’s eyes and can cause anxiety-related issues.

In conclusion, while there are advantages, there can be extreme drawbacks for children if there is an increase in playing computerised games by them. Therefore, there should be supervision on the type and amount of such games children indulge in.