Virtual games in childhood can create a smarter adult

Virtual games are/have been part of most children's lives. Since their inception, these games were always associated with negative issues, such as social isolation, difficulties in apprenticeship and inattention. However, new research claims that playing video games can make them more smart. Keep reading and learn more about the mind game effects!

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How does this happen and what are the main benefits?

The most current results demonstrate that video games are closely associated with the neuropsychomotor development of children and adolescents, and it is possible to extract results even in adulthood!

In this case, this greater intelligence is mainly related to the improvement of digital skills, enhancing memory, impulse control, learning, sense of space, general knowledge and many others benefits.

All this is part of most games, which to move forward in the stages, require reasoning logic, agility in thinking and decision-making and greater concentration to be able to defeat an enemy virtual.

In addition, it is important to draw attention to the fact that games are part of an important social environment between children of the same age and with their parents. When well used, games go beyond promoting intelligence, being also responsible for strengthening true and lasting bonds.

Does every game produce the same effects?

Some games are going to be better than others when it comes to intelligence and benefits. Thus, the ideal is to look for those with levels of difficulty according to each stage of the child, and gradually progress according to their development.

See some examples below:

• Minecraft

One of the most played games in childhood, it is responsible for promoting greater imagination, since it is an open and infinite game. Basically, the game takes place in a world where everything is made of blocks, and who creates the objective of the game is the player himself.

• Just Dance

Teenagers playing Just Dance build up the physical enhancement ability, stamina and memory to record the steps as it is basically a virtual dance game.

• Animal Crossing

For a greater social improvement of the child/adolescent, the game allows you to create a paradise island and an individual avatar, who can even visit neighbors on other islands!