Is it good for kids to play games at playstation ?

Indonesia
April 27, 2007 10:59pm CST
I have a friend that her kids play games on playstation for almost everyday. He never get tired of that thing. And he can play there for 3 hours. And he is only 9 years old. Is it good for allowing kids play games at playstation or any games console ? What do you think ? What kind of games should they playing ?
2 responses
• United States
28 Apr 07
I do think that is too long of a time period for a child to be playing at a playstation. Recent studies say that children who do play with computer games have a better reaction speed than those who don't. As with anything, especially when it involves children, carefull monitoring of it should be done. I don't have young children around, but if I did I would be very, very selective about what they with. Not just reading the ratings on the games, but actually being with the child as they play them.
@cynddvs (2948)
• United States
28 Apr 07
I think if they are playing educational games it can be good as long as it's not overused. Learning to play these games can teach kids good hand eye coordination. But I think them playing for 3 hours straight is bit excessive. When my daughter starts playing games I will start out with a 30 minute limit.