Jessiel Jones
What Have You Learned Playing Video Games?
Sorry parents, but we do learn a lot playing video games. Some people play
video games which causes negative effects on children, but video games can also help
you develop useful skills in life. I am a person that loves playing video games and I
know how it gets when parents tell us “ all we do is just sit in front of a computer screen
and do nothing but play video games and that you don't do your chores.” I feel that I
have learned a lot playing video games. It depends on which video game you play to tell
if it has a negative or positive effect on you. Firstly, I learnt team support because when
we are in a team you should lend a hand to your teammates and always be there for
them in times of need. Then I learnt to be calm and have patience because I don’t want
to get frustrated easily because they killed me. I am more likely to have good social
skills so I can build better relationships with other students at school because of the
social and collaborative component of the games I play. Playing video games helps
build my self esteem also because it helps me feel and have more self-confidence. The
satisfaction of learning and mastering a skill is all I need to fill my mind with pride and
happiness. Lastly, I learnt quick thinking or processing information quickly and the skill
to think about a number of things, at the same time. These video games teach me
essential skills like innovative thinking, strategic thinking and planning, and team
building.