Is it true that computer games can be useful for children's development: a psychologist's comment

11.03.2024 19:20

More and more often one can hear the opinion that certain computer games can be useful for children's development.

But does this mean that a child can play whatever he wants? Psychologists have their own personal opinion on this matter.

Computer games that are useful for children's development: logic, memory, attention and other cognitive skills, including mentally stimulating tasks. Strategies that develop strategic thinking, the ability to plan, analyze and make decisions, - child psychologist Varvara Nikiforova told NEWS.ru.

In addition to the genres listed, educational programs are useful.

Such developments help to more easily assimilate the exact sciences - mathematics and chemistry, as well as history.

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Games help develop spatial and logical thinking and perseverance.

If a child is interested in creative games, then you can be sure of his imagination.

But the main condition is that this kind of entertainment can be useful only as long as it does not replace live communication with peers or parents.

Earlier we talked about what problems with a child’s behavior that parents should not ignore.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor