When most people want to exercise, they don't think about turning on a video game. But a recent study revealed that games like
Dance Central and
Kinect Sports for Xbox can help kids get more physically fit. Other research has shown that certain video games can have other positive effects, such as boosting creativity and improving focus. But many people still say kids shouldn't spend a lot of time playing video games. They point out that most games make kids less active and less social. They say gamers should do more worthwhile activities with their friends instead. What do
YOU think?
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Scholastic News 01.07.13 edition
21 comments:
I REALLY think video games are good for you because for instance, I play Guitar Hero like almost EVERY DAY. It works my fingers get stronger. Other games like Just Dance or whatever gets you movin'.
I think video games are good for you beacuse you can work on your consatration and your doing something when your bored.
yes there good for you because it help you cool down cause when i am mad i play my xbox360 and it cool me down
I think it could be better for kids who don't like to go exercise in the rain or in the cold. They can do Dance Central or Kinect Sports.
I think that video games are good for kids because things like x-box or the PS3 you can also play with your friends and other people.
Video games are good for you because the kinect games make you active. Its fun to dance to the beat of a song on dance central.
I think it is good for you because in the winter when its so cold you can't go outside so you can play video games .
I think video games are good for you because you can get exercise and you wouldn't be less social because you can play video games with your friends.
What I'm thinking about this is that i think this is a great idea. I recently got an Xbox live and I've been playing football, cheer, etc. and it is fun, but is tests my balance, memory and I've been getting more fit. If parents think kids are spending too much time on the Xbox, They can set a time limit to play or earn time. What I'm saying is that I think it is a great idea. :)
I think that some video games could be good for you but you should go outside also.
I think that kids should play video games because some games you get exercise like Just Dance.
Video games aren't good for you but if you go outside and exercise every now and then then you could play video games when ever you want.
Some games are good because you are active on them while playing them but when you are playing some video games you aren't socializing with other people.
I think yes and no. Yes because games like Just Dance, Dance Central, and Wii Sports can get you physically fit because your moving around and getting exercise. No because games like Super Mario Galaxy, New Super MArio Bros., and Wii Play all your're doing is sitting down so you're not getting ANY exercise. So it really just depends on what game you're playing.
what kinda question is that?of course there good for you there fun and if boys and girls dont have fun then this world wouldt have fun now would it in my opinion video games are awsome but if you just play and play and play and play and play than THAT is not good for you
I think games that help you move are around is good for you and if you want to get social ask a family member or a friend to play with you.
I think that some of the Video Games are good for you like Dance Central on the Kinect because I have tried it before and its really fun and it gets you up and active. I think that some Kinect games are good for you but the rest are just to have fun when your bored. Therefore, Some video games are good for you and help you get exercise but some video games don't get you active at all.
I think the should do games for an hour of screen time to get fit from Just Dance 4 and the kinect. And then after they should go outside and play with there friends just to be more social and fit.
Dance central and Kinect sports do not really physically help you they show you dance moves and play little games that burn as much calories as you would while you play with a remote.
i think games are good for you because first games are like excersising. Next kids need to have time to play at least 2 hours to play games because our moms and dad should appriciate how much work we have done and let us realx our heads.
I think video games are good for you cause you can play kinect or wii it helps you exercise.
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