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What are the effects that video games have on youth?

Introduction

Leisure and entertainment have found totally new connotations, as the time has progressed. Either call it the endowment of advanced technology or the incessant desire of the mankind to render more and more for the lavished lifestyle of the society, the new era has undoubtedly outdone its preceding era, in all most every aspect, Especially in the domain of entertainment and leisure.

New Modes of Entertainment and Leisure in the Modern World

As discussed earlier, the new era, along with it has brought new connotations attributed to the concept of entertainment and leisure. Gone are those days when entertainment would mean more of practical gestures or activities within a community; today's world comprehends the concept of entertainment and leisure, in digital terms and aspects.

This digital world and its endowments have taken numerous shapes and forms over time. Interestingly, the primary target audience for the leisure and entertainment have primarily been the youth, and what really has enchanted and captivated the youth in current modern times is the advent and constant enhancement of the domain of video games.

Benefits of Video Games

A firm belief has always existed in this world that every domain or every matter possesses both the good and the bad side, i.e. advantages and disadvantages; therefore, the domain of video games is no exception in this regard, as well. Before, leaping into the downsides, which this arena renders for the youth, it is highly imperative that the benefits which are furnished by it are also acknowledged.

There are numerous video games which require the player to be actively mentally involved; for instance, he may need to formulate different strategies in the games, for passing on to the next level; or find an escape to get away from the bad guys in the game. Such mental and cognitive engagement plays a pivotal role in refining and polishing the cognitive abilities of the child and enables him to unleash his imbedded cognitive abilities.

Moreover, over time the video games have won the recognition as the best time pass and entertainment for the youth. Not only does it provide them with a chance to unburden themselves from the overburdening schedule of the day, but also to spend some quality time with their own selves, as well as the friends.

Effects of Video Game on Youth

Interestingly, whenever the term, effects is used with video games, a negative connotation is sensed to be associated with it. Video games may encompass some benefits for the youth, but the downsides which it owns are far greater than what the benefits have to offer to the youth. The ever increasing indulgence of the youth in the video games has started to raise serious concerns and questions regarding the detriments that it endorses. Following are the primary detriments that are being rendered by the enchantment created by the video games (Maria, p.521).

Effect on Their Academics

The over indulgence of youth in video games ...