Re: are video games harmful for brain?
yes games make you dumb and too much internet and tv too.
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If you watch informative things on TV or read/watch informative things on the Internet then it will be beneficial .
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^ agree
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Just as if you play games that make you plan your moves ahead, solve abstract puzzles, require a high level of hand eye coordination, require teamwork, etc etc.
It's interesting that most of the less intelligent people I know are not gamers in any way and all of the highly intelligent people are serious gamers.
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It's interesting that most of the less intelligent people I know are not gamers in any way and all of the highly intelligent people are serious gamers.
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That is generalization.
In order to be intelligent you don't HAVE to be a gamer.But no doubt A gamer CAN be intelligent.
That is generalization. In order to be intelligent you don't HAVE to be a gamer.But no doubt A gamer CAN be intelligent.
It's not a generalisation, it's an observation which you have misinterpreted.
I am just saying that all the people I know who are gamers are all highly intelligent and capable (therefore gaming does not make you dumb).
Of all the less intelligent people I know, most of them do no play games because they do not have the patience or skill.
So it's not "in order to be intelligent..." if anything, it's "in order to be a gamer you have possess a certain level of intelligence".
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I apologize.
I skipped the "I know" part in your post.
If you watch informative things on TV or read/watch informative things on the Internet then it will be beneficial .
TV and Internet can involve hearing AND seeing. As far as retention of information is concerned...20% of what you hear....30% of what you see....approximately 40-50% of what you see AND hear. The more senses involved...the greater the retention of the material. TV and Internet are not always harmful...depends on what you're viewing. They're not the only ways to develop your mind...but they are definitely counted as tools/resources.
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Some very informative books for gamers and non-gamers, please buy 'em and read 'em TWICE and then come here talking.
Thanks
FAILURE TO CONNECT: How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds -- and What We Can Do About It
By Jane M. Healy
The Child and the Machine: How Computers Put Our Children's Education at Risk
*By Alison Armstrong, Charles Casement *
Endangered Minds: Why Children Don't Think And What We Can Do About It
By Jane M. Healy
The Plug-In Drug: Television, Computers, and Family Life
By Marie Winn
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^Hareem, I don't think it's black or white. If you let your child watch TV all the livelong day (and especially without supervision)...yes that's harmful. The internet can be a beneficial resource...but without supervision it can be dangerous. I wouldn't eliminate the two completely. "Computer" here is rather broad...depends on how the "computer" is being used.
One resource can be used to encourage the use of another. For example, your child watches something interesting on the Discovery Channel...you can use that interest to explore the topic in greater detail on the Internet....from there you can go to the library and check out relevant books....or visit a museum/etc. When doing research reports, students are encouraged to get a variety of resources ....and those can include the TV and the Internet/Computer. There has to balance...excess isn't good. Even when it comes to leisure activities....variety is healthy.
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well ofcourse, i'm not talking about eliminating them completely and that kevin guy probably don't play his game for more than half an hour but majority of gamers don't, they're addicted to it. Children don't need computers though as there's a famous quote of*Brook Noel "* Before there were television and video games, kids used to play outdoors, entertain themselves and work around the house in the afternoons. Kids don't choose television over people. They choose television because of lack of people interaction. "
You can also read "Toxic Childhood" to know the stats of kids with tvs, computers and other gadgets in their bedrooms and also the decline in reading.
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One can find literature to support whatever views you have.
But I do agree, gaming for children (less than 10 years) has more negatives than positives and I'd monitor my own children. But I'd rather that they play 30mins of mario than watch 30mins of cartoons.
If one's kids don't read because of gaming, it's the fault of the parents, not of the videogame.
My gaming certainly didn't impede my ability to read. Throughout my childhood and teenage years I was much more well read than most kids my age (and I'm not talking the crappy modern fiction Harry Potter Twilight esque stuff kids read now). I was either playing games or had my head in a book. Now I only have time for non-fiction.
All the gamers I know have more real life social interaction than GS's prolific posters are likely to have. GS makes people dumb :(:(
well ofcourse, i'm not talking about eliminating them completely and that kevin guy probably don't play his game for more than half an hour but majority of gamers don't, they're addicted to it. Children don't need computers though as there's a famous quote ofBrook Noel** " Before there were television and video games, kids used to play outdoors, entertain themselves and work around the house in the afternoons. Kids don't choose television over people. They choose television because of lack of people interaction. "**
*I agree that leisure activities need to be varied...made that point earlier as well. I don't see it as black or white though. One can argue that what you watch on the TV...can be a topic during socialization. A favorite TV program can even bring people together. One can also argue that the Internet gives you instant connection to not only other people but the world. Does that mean that virtual connections should replace first-hand learning experiences and face-to-face interactions with people....of course not. *
You can also read "Toxic Childhood" to know the stats of kids with tvs, computers and other gadgets in their bedrooms and also the decline in reading.
^We had a literacy event for parents at my school a few months back...and in a slide presentation, the media specialist included pictures of what a literacy centered home looks like in comparison to one that isn't....and it can lead to a decline in reading if games/movies are the only focus. Also...kids who have a love for reading...tend to have parents who display an interest in reading....whether it's reading a novel or a newspaper, etc. You can have the resources, but parents model for kids.
It's about balance and moderation....and in the case of children...it also includes supervision and positive modeling.
That's why all these gamers look so dumb and drained.
Angoor khatey hain :D
PS: Just for jokes. =]
All the gamers I know have more real life social interaction than GS's prolific posters are likely to have. GS makes people dumb :(:(
You can use sarcasm if you like to feel better but when I criticise gamers and internet and TV addicts I include myself beforehand to encourage myself for not using too much internet, and I don't wanna be among those people who know something's harmful but because they like doing it they won't say a word against it.
I know one thing that ifI'm not on gupshup I'd be reading or playing the violin so yeah I agree, gs make people dumb.
One can find literature to support whatever views you have.
But I do agree, gaming for children (less than 10 years) has more negatives than positives and I'd monitor my own children. But I'd rather that they play 30mins of mario than watch 30mins of cartoons.
If one's kids don't read because of gaming, it's the fault of the parents, not of the videogame.
My gaming certainly didn't impede my ability to read. Throughout my childhood and teenage years I was much more well read than most kids my age (and I'm not talking the crappy modern fiction Harry Potter Twilight esque stuff kids read now). I was either playing games or had my head in a book. Now I only have time for non-fiction.
All the gamers I know have more real life social interaction than GS's prolific posters are likely to have. GS makes people dumb :(:(
it's not entirely parents' fault, media plays big role in brainwashing kids.
When you were young the craze of gaming and internet was not that high and also women are not into this as much as men are.
^We had a literacy event for parents at my school a few months back...and in a slide presentation, the media specialist included pictures of what a literacy centered home looks like in comparison to one that isn't....and it can lead to a decline in reading if games/movies are the only focus. Also...kids who have a love for reading...tend to have parents who display an interest in reading....whether it's reading a novel or a newspaper, etc. You can have the resources, but parents model for kids.
It's about balance and moderation....and in the case of children...it also includes supervision and positive modeling.
Children** don't need** computers and games for education and amusement purposes, my kids prefer playing in the garden or talking to me rather than watching cartoons on a dvd but to get the work done quickly and not having other members of the family to help me I give them half an hour and sometimes an hour to watch something on dvd.
Actually its not common sense. Firstly it would be important to know what the sample pool is for this research are they dealing with FPS, RPGs or good old Hello Kitty?
Video games are far more sophisticated than the day of Mario and Link. They require active thinking, team based skills and the ability to communicate information and realize potential hazards to a situation.
If you have the chance watch kids play any on line competitive game. It is amazing how actively they communicate, problem solve and find solutions in a quick time frame.
According to what was mentioned in the article, it was a Nintendo game but it didn't mention which one. Well you're right. All I was saying is that if someone just spends his time on games and neglecting other things they should be doing, then it is going to have a negative effect and that is common sense. I don't need a study to tell me that.
The same thing can be said about any other activity.
OK, Thankyou all for such a great response. I appreciate the welcoming gesture being a new member.
Well to tell you the truth, I totally agree with hareem that kids can be lead to some other creative things instead of gaming and toon watching. Actually this is what I do with my kids. They are not allowed to watch cartoons, as over the last 10 years I have felt taht watching cartoons makes them rowdy, loud and obstinate. This is my experience and I am not pinpointing anyone. Instead, I have tried keeping them busy in book reading, painting, playing a board game or get into some physical activity like playing football, cricket. And believe me, they enjoy such activities more than anything else.
Another thing which you people might have missed in the pasted article was using mathematics to boost the working of brain. My mother once told us that her major subjects during graduation were mathematics and English literature. After BA she opted to do masters in English literature and one of her class mate, after reading her notes remarked that you seem to be a student of mathematics as it is said that those excelling in maths are very good in reading and writing, and they make a good use of their brain. It was my mother's own experience that after giving 2,3 readings to a shakespeare or frost , browning milton s nooks, she could use the same vocabulary and style. Whereas today I dont think it s possible. I beinga student of English literatur had never experienced any such thing, becuase somehow my concentration was not up to that level. Mind you, I had been an avid gamer of my time!! though we did nt have computer games, but we had attari, donkey kong, pacman etc etc.
The news item i posted yesterday included the comments from readers also, and like here, there were different views. But one comment made me ponder over this issue, and i wanted to know if there is any such person who had been through this situation or not. Please read the below excerpt:
by surefirepaul May 15, 2009 2:31 PM PDT Totally true Im a living example of what computer games can do to an individual. Im 26yrs old now but having been living like this for the last 8 years. Ever since I was very young I have always played and loved computer games. Not knowing anything about the harmful effects. When I was 14 though I fell out with my mates and turned to computer games. And started to play them more often than usual. Im talking about 4-7 hours a day or even 10 hours some days. Well I noticed a changed in my behaviour over the years. Ever since I was playing on my computer and my fore head was really sore. After that I had trouble communicating with people and making new friends. But never draw the conclusion to computer games. It wasnt just relationship problems but my college work and working problems. Anyway these's problems got worse and worse over the years. I had headaches really bad concertration and it felt like I was going crazy. Until one day I was 19 and I was playing on my computer I felt my right side of my brain just go. I was basically gritting my teeth with pain and switch my computer off. But it was to late I have been living for the last 8years with no feeling. I cant feel no emotion my concertration was none exsitented and I havent aged from when I 14 mentally and physically. I have problems with work never had a girlfriend and still cant pass my driving test after 13 goes. Basically its taken every think away from learning, speech, concertration basically anything to do with my frontal lobe and right side of my brain have switch off. But after 8years Im getting better over the years thank god but still cant feel or feel no emotion. And still have work problems and relationship problems. Anyway I think computer games a really bad for kids and should be re assesst soon because I think in the future alot of kids will grow up life less.
by surefirepaul May 15, 2009 2:31 PM PDT Totally true Im a living example of what computer games can do to an individual. Im 26yrs old now but having been living like this for the last 8 years. Ever since I was very young I have always played and loved computer games. Not knowing anything about the harmful effects. When I was 14 though I fell out with my mates and turned to computer games. And started to play them more often than usual. Im talking about 4-7 hours a day or even 10 hours some days. Well I noticed a changed in my behaviour over the years. Ever since I was playing on my computer and my fore head was really sore. After that I had trouble communicating with people and making new friends. But never draw the conclusion to computer games. It wasnt just relationship problems but my college work and working problems. Anyway these's problems got worse and worse over the years. I had headaches really bad concertration and it felt like I was going crazy. Until one day I was 19 and I was playing on my computer I felt my right side of my brain just go. I was basically gritting my teeth with pain and switch my computer off. But it was to late I have been living for the last 8years with no feeling. I cant feel no emotion my concertration was none exsitented and I havent aged from when I 14 mentally and physically. I have problems with work never had a girlfriend and still cant pass my driving test after 13 goes. Basically its taken every think away from learning, speech, concertration basically anything to do with my frontal lobe and right side of my brain have switch off. But after 8years Im getting better over the years thank god but still cant feel or feel no emotion. And still have work problems and relationship problems. Anyway I think computer games a really bad for kids and should be re assesst soon because I think in the future alot of kids will grow up life less.
I've gone through my own phase of something similar, though it wasn' t to the extent of the person who posted that comment. I'll say that in his case, video games just happened to be a channel. The real culprits would be lack of discipline on his part and possibly lack of guidance on the part of his parents and lack of motivation to do anything else.
I know youngsters who are gaming, yet they do it responsibly. They're doing well in school and are also into activities other than gaming.
As I mentioned earlier, it's not that he got into video games as such that he was not able to succeed or do other things. It's because he didn't make the effort to for whatever reason.
That being said, I'm still a gamer today in my adulthood. I am in favor of limiting the time that children play video games for. But I'll also say that anything a child might get addicted to or start enjoying a lot can lead to him being distracted when he's supposed to be learning or studying, including outdoor activities.