Nowadays many people access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impact of playng computer games and what can be done to minize the bad effects?

Due to the improvement in technology, more and more people have access to the computer, and a number of children are playing computer games increasingly. This essay will analyze both the upsides and downsides brought by computer games and suggest possible solutions to avoid negative effects. There is no doubt that games on the computer can bring many benefits in terms of entertainment and education. Gamers are transported into a virtual world where life is often more exciting and interesting than real life. This will help them relieve stress after a day spent underwork or study pressure. From an educational perspective, these games tend to encourage imagination and creativity, as well as concentration, decision-making, and problem-solving. Some video games require high analytical skills to solve problems, such as Starcraft and Civilization. This will improve the logical thinking of players, which is a helpful thing to apply to real-life in the future. However, it cannot be denied that there are many drawbacks to playing video games. One of the biggest negative impacts is that it is highly addictive, especially for young players, because gaming usually sets progressive higher levels, which can make users constantly get scores and keep them from achieving new targets. People without self-control often spend numerous times playing games, even ignoring their work and studies. This type of addiction can cause serious consequences like lack of sleep, obesity, and anti-social behavior. In order to minimize these negative effects, parents should take certain steps. They should set a limit on the length of time children are allowed to play. For adults, they should do other things to keep them from forgetting to play games, taking hang out with friends, or do exercise, for example. In conclusion, games like this have both plus and minus points on different aspects, but if we play them in a proper way, we can avoid the potential harm.