Video games are the new game in town for children being treated in hospitals

A young patient playing a video game inside of his hospital room

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122396)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 3, 2021 5:45pm CST

I like the idea of Starlight Children's Foundation teaming up with Nintendo of America teaming up to have video games installed in hospitals for young children to play during their time inside of their hospital rooms. The idea of having young children playing video games while they are being treated for illnesses is the best way for a child to play games that they enjoy playing as a way to speed up their recovery time. Playing a game is one way for all of us to seek happiness in life since we all need challenges in life to keep us focused on living a happy and a fulfilled life when we are down saddled with problems that are usually out of our control.

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@kaylachan (84937)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Jan 21

If nothing else it does provide a nice distraction from life's problems.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Jan 21

I like playing sports games on the Nintendo Wii games like bowling, boxing, golf and baseball for fun.

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@kaylachan (84937)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jan 21

@Deepizzaguy That's quite true. I liked the miro games.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jan 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jan 21

I have seen this and it does help them keep their minds busy.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jan 21

You are right.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

4 Jan 21

That is a very good idea and I am sure that it will take the children's minds off their illness.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jan 21

You are right.

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@jstory07 (148807)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Jan 21

It keeps them busy having fun which is a good thing.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jan 21

That is true since a mind that is having fun playing games for fun makes all of us happy.

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Chris Bergstrom

@chrissbergstrom (10767)

• Banks, Oregon

4 Jan 21

I saw this on the news and it gave me a huge smile to think those with such a awful illness can have a little bit of normal fun

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jan 21

I know what you mean since I love playing video baseball games on the Nintendo Wii.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

4 Jan 21

That's entertaining but if it's competitive and the child gets frustrated then it will affect his speedy recovery.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jan 21

You have a good point there.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

10 Jan 21

@Nakitakona My pleasure.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

9 Jan 21

@Deepizzaguy Thanks. I got it.

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@LindaOHio (222978)

• United States

4 Jan 21

Video games will help a child pass the time and have some enjoyment during their confinement.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jan 21

I agree with you on this matter.

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