Access to various technological devices, including computers, is now commonplace among children. Some say that games played on these devices are detrimental to young people while others think the opposite. I believe these games can have both positive and negative outcomes for children, depending on several factors, and in this essay I will explore these two aspects. Certainly, when games are age-appropriate and children are supervised, there can be many benefits for youngsters. One key positive outcome is the enhancement to problem-solving skills and creativity. Indeed, many games are designed to challenge young minds by, for instance, simulating a current problem in the world. Greenpeace has recently designed such a game for children called Our World which presents a range of different situations to which players respond and then see the effects of their actions. Another point to mention is that gaming can have significant social and psychological impacts. Multiplayer o...