silicon on 19 April 2012
As much as I love gaming and even though I grew up on gaming, I wouldn't introduce gaming into a childs life.
Gaming today is completely different then when I was younger. Modern games are designed to psychologically addicting, whether it's a game for children or if its a game for adults. This can potentially really harm a childs development especially when it comes to addressing real life problems.
When a video game presents a problem the solution is not only straightforward but is also rewarded with explosions of light and sound. In real life the rewards for solving problems are not instantaneous, and in some cases take years before they would experience strong positive feedback. The result would be a child who is constantly bored.
