How to Use Games to Improve Your Child's Personal Development

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Encourage playing of vetted and quality online games. People usually think that online games have negative effects and educational games are touted as the provider of more positive effects. However, research suggests that both types of games can provide a wide array of positive effects to players.^{[citation needed]}

• Such games can help improve spatial skill development, cognitive ability development and academic performance and learning.
• Online games can allow young players to explore various aspects of their identity in virtual world.
• Online games might help with improving eyesight.^{[citation needed]}
• Spend time checking sites for suitability before allowing young children to use them.

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   Use games as a safe outlet for aggression and frustration. Many games can teach patience, inner discipline, delayed gratification, fairness, and sharing. Types of games that are suitable include board games, card games, backyard games, sports games tailored for school grounds, and games of skill.
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   Use games to develop positive effects on divided attention performance, developmental issues and spatial and coordination skills. Games can help children learn to concentrate better and focus on what is before them more.
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   Find games that can positively affect the style of dress of young players. For example, dressing up games can allow children to create their own styles from all sorts of clothes.
   • Look for virtual fashion games as well.
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   Keep in mind that playing games can be beneficial in multiple ways for children and teens. Choose the best games to develop your children's abilities.