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Video games.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2007)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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Home video games are very popular and have a significant influence on our children. Over 85% of students say they play video games regularly. Over 30% of American homes have a video game system hooked up to the television. Millions more own portable game systems. Over 20% of homes have broadband access to video games. While these games are still heavily played by males, the number of female players is rapidly growing. Video games have a positive and a negative side. With proper supervision, they can be a fun and educational form of play.
What is good about video games?
Compared to watching television, video games are a better form of entertainment ...