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Video Games: Cons and Pros
The impact of television, both positive and negative, on children has been a subject of both heated opinion and scientific research for the last several decades. Professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association have weighed in on this topic and have confirmed the link ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
Video Games: Research, Ratings, Recommendations
Video games have remained popular since their introduction in the United States in the 1970s. A trend toward increased violence and realism in electronic games in the 1980s and 1990s has prompted concern from parents and educators. This Digest reviews research on the demographics and ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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The Gender of Video Games
In the next issue of Greater Good (Spring 2008), I have an essay on new research into video games. My focus is on the...
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Children and Video Games
Introduced in 1972, video games are played on several types of platforms: home consoles used with TV sets,computers,...
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Violent Video Games
Video games have been available to consumers for the last 30 years. Video games are unique, as compared to other games...
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The Impact of Video Games on Children
What impact does playing video games have on children or adolescents? The most widely used "positive" impact video...
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Dealing with Media Pressure
Without doubt, media messages influence the values that make up our character. The media—TV, radio, newspapers,...
Source: U.S. Department of Education -
Are Video Games Educational?
Video games. While they may seem like the bane of every parents' existence, they don't have to be--many of them offer...
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"Mature" Video Games: Young Kids Are Playing
Whether thumbing their way to the next level on handheld portable games, logging on to favorite game sites to challenge...
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Healthy Habits for TV, Video Games, and the Internet
No doubt about it - television, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and...
Source: The Nemours Foundation -
Can Playing Video Games Be Good for Kids?
My son loves video games. He spends hours every day in his room playing them. Is there any redeeming educational value...
Source: The Nemours Foundation -
Computers: How and When to Get Your Child Started
Too much of anything is never good, especially when it comes to children watching television. With childhood obesity...
Source: Education.com
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