Ruslana  +  508961 Tue, 09 Feb 10 08:48 AM Hey guys, I'd like to know your opinion: do you think that computer games can be useful / developing in a way? I.e. can they help children learn more about some areas of life? For example, when someone plays a so called "strategy" where he is supposed to build and keep up a city, isn't it a simple way for a child to understand the basics of economics (taxes, profit, expenses, etc)? Ruslana Joined on Mon, Feb 27 2006 Russia Advanced Member 2,566 "Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain!" ~ Vivian Greene Games, Computers

	dodo562  +  508974 Tue, 09 Feb 10 10:38 AM I really think this kind of strategy and city building Games can be very helpful, for myself i was playing this kind of games since i was a kid they helped me alot in English level and gave me some more info about management, economics etc.., but i lately quit them all but in general i think this kinds of games are good for children but there have to be a watch from the parents so it doesnt turn up to be addiction thank you Ruslana for the good topic dodo562 Joined on Mon, Jan 11 2010 Egypt Regular Member 160 Games, Countries, Europe, Computers, Languages, United Kingdom

	Tinker Val  +  509470 Sat, 13 Feb 10 03:20 AM Hi Talking about computer games I think that there are pros and cons to be considerated ; for example  some computer games can be educative and help in children learning and development in logical thinking ,also they can improve hand eye coordination , but the negative side is that  some games developed nowadays happen to be more violent and teach children that violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts, children are more likely to confuse fantasy violence with real world violence. Concluding I think that they could be helful  depending of the kind of game and using them with moderation . greetings ¡ Tinker Val Joined on Fri, Feb 12 2010 Regular Member 151 Games, Chat, Friendships, Computers

	Ukraine Dan  +  509555 Sat, 13 Feb 10 06:00 PM Personally, I haven't played games for ages! They only waste my time! But the other day I've read some information that Counter Strike develops teenagers' brains more than chess do! I was shocked cause as far as I know this very game swallowed many young people (as well as lots of my friends), which is completely abnormal! That's why I don't appreciate computer games much! Ukraine Dan Joined on Thu, Dec 4 2008 Advanced Member 2,180 It doesn't matter from where you are. All the cultures and nationalities are interesting and valuable! That's why TCP is welcome to everyone! Games, Computers, Relationships, Friends

	naruth0303  +  509799 Mon, 15 Feb 10 05:41 AM Games can be fun and helpful in learning, but it depends on what kind of games you are playing,. Nowadays, all the games are made so brutal and with lots of violence, shooting games like Counter Strikes. I used to play it for a while and got addicted for a while, but later i quit playing. It's kind of a stimulation game but practically you don't learn anything from playing too much of it.! I think these kinds of games should be kept away from underage childrens... naruth0303 Joined on Sat, Jul 18 2009 Member 88 Naruth0303 Games, Computers