Online Games

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/22/1074732535783.html.

I found this website that supports online game. it also stresses the importance of having a variety of activities for children to do. Kids don't want to just read books, just play sports or just play video games. they need a healthy balance of activities to keep them engaged. i couldn't agree with this more. More often than not, we hear about young kids playing online games, and even xbox or play station games that involve violence with guns and shooting. I don't think these games are healthy to play growing up. Growing up, i don't think kids should be exposed to this kid of game.
There are a lot of beneficial websites on the internet that have educational games on them that are helpful in the development of children.
i liked the part in this article where it mentioned legos. kids have been playing with legos since before i was born. it's a great way to be creative and to have fun. i do think that, even though this isn't an online game it's beneficial to the development of children.
i agreed with the part of this article that stated you don't have to play online games solo, you can play with a friend which does help create good communication skills that you will need for the rest of you life.
overall, i think if a child spends a reasonable amount of time playing a beneficial educational game but is also well rounded with other activities they aren't going to be harmful to the child's education.