Why Computer Games Might Be Good For Young People
Let me cover some viewpoints and offer perspective to counter some of the negativity aimed at gaming. Gamers are escapists. They certainly are which is an important attraction making computer games a successful commercial product. Why might escapism be good? One answer is that some of our young people live in homes that are troubled. One in eight adolescents may be suffering from depression. One factor that may lead to depression includes family problems. I was utterly shocked to learn…