More conservative parents have a negative reaction when asked about online gaming. They see it as a distraction to their child’s studies. Well, they are right… but only when unsupervised. Believe it or not, there are also benefits in engaging your children in casual internet games.
Eye-hand coordination
It’s been proven that the position of the eye signals the brain to transform visual into motor skills. Letting your child play Plants vs Zombies may not be bad at all. It will enhance both his mental & motor abilities at the same time.
Time & Money Management
Some casual social network games, like those created by Zynga, require planting, waiting and spending virtual money. These skills may help your child manage their time and finances in the future.
Creativity
Mostly for girls, a lot of Dress Me Up games are available which may develop their sense of creativity in using colours and designs.
It is now up to us parents to help our kids get the most benefits out of their internet games. So enjoy and play!
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