Benefits and Drawbacks about Playing Videogames

     

         Playing videogames is a controversial topic. One of the reasons may be the addiction that some people have. On the contrary, some studies have shown that playing videogames helps to develop some skills in children. So, there are some advantages and disavantages about realizing this activity.

         On one hand, playing a videogame, children use their brains to solve puzzles, or to think in a way to pass a level. Thereby improving skills and being of any situation that they can use in their normal life. Furthermore, the new technologies allow people to communicate with others through a game console, making friends and interacting with people in other countries.

        On the other hand, some games are too violent for some children, inflicting traumas and making them rudes. Those games may have sexual content, impulsing children instints. Nevertheless, the biggest problem for their parents is that their children can be addict to play videogames, and to spend too much time on it, taking them away from school, or friends.

        As a conclusion, it is a fact that playing videogames have positive and negative aspects, allowing people critics. However, any technological device will always attract people, thereby buying more games and game consoles.