Online gaming and how it’s affecting your kids. The age of the Internet has brought about great strides in information, communication and entertainment. We can now research on almost any topic without needing to open a book or go to the library; we get to talk to anyone on the other side of the world through real-time chatting; we are able to send e-mails that recipients get within seconds; and we are given many options to amuse ourselves just by sitting in front of our computers.
In fact, I sometimes log on the websites and play word games and play word games when I want to clear my had and relax a little from the many pressures of work. I also give my kids some time to use the computer for school research and games so they can familiarize themselves with the technology and not be left behind their peers.