Computer games are very popular for all ages and nationalities. Parents think this has little educational value and it will be harmful for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Playing

video

games of various genre is becoming increasingly popular among individuals of all ages. One widely held view by parents consider

such

play as intellectually lazy and maintains that e-games instil aggression, isolation and depression among the people. Contrary to

this

view, I strongly think that computer games strengthen cognitive skills in the

player

just as well as academic courses. Playing games strengthen cognitive skills

such

as spatial navigation, reasoning, memory, perceptions as well as enhance problem-solving skills in the

player

.

For instance

, shooter games establish the skill of navigating in a 3-dimensional environment while strategic games tend to develop problem-solving skills in an individual. All these skills are essential in career development and necessary to have in order to contribute to the scientific world. Academic courses attempt to boost the same skills in the student though it is achieved in a different manner. Apart from above-mentioned skills,

video

games

also

enhance the social skills of a

player

since most games in today's world involves interaction between players.

For example

, multiplayer games in specific, require players to work in a collaborative environment and

therefore

teach players how to act in a team environment.

Moreover

, these plays often force the players to makes quick decisions and

hence

, builds decision making power in a

player

. An example of

this

could be to come up with a quick new strategy in case of a set back from a previous strategy. In short, it can be established that

video

games play a crucial role in strengthening social and survival skills within a person. To conclude,

video

games cultivate social, psychological and survival skills within a

player

, just as same as educational courses, which far eclipses the negative impacts being highlighted by the parents and the society. If we want to develop our kids and youth for the future, parents should not strip away

such

source of development.