Studies say that playing computer games has a great effect on the well being of children. Young people are becoming addicted to playing these games to the point that they would rather spend more time playing than studying their lessons or doing other important tasks. However, in my opinion, this should have not been the case if young people are constantly monitored while playing. But that is far from the reality. We know that most parents are working to suffice the needs of their children. This is the truth that I could say hinder parents to monitor their children from time to time. But if you will look at the brighter side of it, there are also good things that children get from playing computer games. This is true for many computer games like role playing games or rpg games.
Fun and entertainmentWhat is the main reason why almost everybody looks forward to playing different types of games of any form? Basically, it is because of the entertainment value they promote. We know for the fact that nowadays we are bombarded with so many stressful activities especially school and work related. To minimize the pressure, computer games give a sort of unwinding factor that would let anyone forget their busy lives and just enjoy. Perhaps, this entertainment value causes them to be obsessed in these games. Hence, parents should as much as possible look after their children and their activities. In rpg games, the level of fun and excitement a player can get is really soaring. Anyone can choose a character, improvise him and upgrade his abilities. As a player, you take the role of your character and decide for his actions in the game. Actions should depend on the abilities and personality of your character. The system’s rules and regulations decide if the character’s actions succeed or failed.Personality Development
Since in rpg games you take the role of the character in the game you also are able to motivate your inner character. You may not be the character himself but you control the character. Hence, whatever the action of the character is also your action because you decide for him. It follows then that these games let you improve as a person who can decide on a particular situation thus accepts the consequences of his actions. As you go on with the reality of life, you will sooner or later realize that you have improved when it comes to decision making.Meeting Friends
Role playing games especially those in multiplayer settings let any player to meet new people who eventually become their friends. These people are the other online players controlling the other characters in the same game you are playing into.We should not totally look at rpg games and other computer games as bad influence to people especially children but rather consider them as challenge to be better parents to our children.
