Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Video Games May Hinder Learning For Boys

Video games could hinder academic performance for boys, a new study finds.
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From Live Science:

Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning. A new study suggests owning a game system could hinder academic development, at least for young boys.

The results show that boys given a PlayStation II are slower to progress in their reading and writing skills and have more learning problems reported by their teachers than those not given a system.

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