I have to confess that we are a family of video gamers. From my kids to my wife, every day we spend time playing. Sometimes very short periods of time, but sometimes a little bit more. Every day is easier to access any kind of games from different devices like mobile phones, virtual reality and consoles, even now if you notice we are receiving ads on TV, too.
My daughter and I enjoy playing some games targeting very young kids. We love to play TOCA BOCA games, one of my favorite studios. Their games are very friendly and encourage the player to explore different concepts in music, language, dance and everyday situations. She is learning very fast.
Recently, my son and I are exploring a game called Fortnite, which is a third-person shooter game that allows you to build structures and dance. It is well known that this kind of game encourages communication, teamwork and strategic thinking. But another advantage I’ve seen is that it is allowing my kid to fit well into his new school—quickly, he joined a group of kids who are video gamers, making his transition friendlier.
My wife has lately been playing a game called Wooden Block Puzzle on her phone; this is a game inspired by Tetris and stated to be a relaxing experience. I’ve never played it, but my wife looks like she has a lot of fun with it,and there are also many studies saying Tetris-like games can be of benefit to exercise your brain.
Clearly, I’m very enthusiastic about gaming and I try to see the best part of it; however, I’m always paying attention to the content that my family is consuming. These are some ideas that I want to share to protect your family.
- Play video games with your family or at least be present while they are playing. This is going to give you a better understanding of what your family is seeing.
- Go to www.commonsensemedia.org/ and search for the game. Check negative and positive comments about it. Create your own opinion.
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Until next time,
Leo Martinez
