Why Video Games Are Good For Kids?

Video games are played with just one aim, to win, to win and to win!!!! Video games are the best ways of using ensuring that your kids use their full ability to defeat their opponents, whether it is the computer or a person. This helps the kid in becoming creative in finding new techniques and tactics. Kids develop eagerness and patience. Children undergoing severe illnesses are subject to playing video games, to distract them away from their suffering. For a kid who studies very hard and who undergoes a lot of stress, video games like Tetris can go a long way in reducing their stress levels. The child learns to take decisions and develops the quality, to access the good and bad of that decision, hence develops a lot of confidence in life.

Learn by doing

A video game depicts real life situations and the child develops the ability to tackle the situation when it actually occurs in his real life. The accurate coordination of his eyes and hands teaches him to view every situation in minute detail. Video games can also help in pain management. Chronic or minor temporary pain from injury or surgery cannot be felt when a kid is playing a video game, thus distracting the child away from the level of pain he is undergoing, hence reducing the use of pain killers. Kids learn money and time management skills at a very young age through these video games and carry these skills with them, as they grow older in age.

Recovery from diseases

Video games have actually helped faster recovery in a cancer patient, especially children.

A game called 'Re-mission" actually gave the child a better understanding of the disease, how the correct medicines taken at a proper time could help in faster recovery. This helped in developing the ability of the child to fight the actual disease physically and mentally.

Improve visual defects

Video games help to improve the visual defects of kids. They help improve the spatial resolution enhancing the ability to see small and closely packed objects. The kid actually focuses on moving objects while playing, thus increasing his concentration levels. Munching in between meals is a major health risk which can be reduced when the child is actually involved in the game. Video games also depict classical stories, helping the kid to enhance his knowledge and interest in literature. A laparoscopic surgeon is said to perform surgery with great precision, if as a kid, he has ever played video games like Super Monkey Ball. This is because of his superb concentration levels.

Understand values and morals

The concept of 'Unity in Diversity" is established in a child's mind as they are exposed to players of other races and nationalities during the game. Young children, whose parents cannot afford to take their kids on a holiday, are entertained by video games, which the kids love to play. Playing complex games, which are advanced in technology, helps the kid to learn to deal complex situation in life and in different ways

In conclusion if you want your kids to grow smarter and mature in life, let them be exposed to a lot of video games. They will grow to be as responsible as you are, so don't you worry too much about their future.

Andrés Iniesta finds key for Spain to beat Holland

Spain rules the soccer world, winning the FIFA World Cup at long, long last.

The triumph came after an exhausting 1-0 victory in extra time over the Netherlands on Sunday. Two years after winning the European title, the stylish Spaniards did even better.

This was a physical test of attrition that sometimes turned dirty — a finals-record 13 yellow cards were handed out and the Dutch finished with 10 men. In the end, it was Andrés Iniesta breaking free in the penalty area, taking a pass from Cesc Fàbregas and putting a right-footed shot from eight yards just past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

"When I struck it, it just had to go in," Iniesta said.

For the Dutch and their legions of orange-clad fans wearing everything from jerseys to jumpsuits to clown gear to pajamas, it was yet another disappointment.

Even with their first World Cup title tantalizingly within reach, they failed in the final for the third time. This one might have been the most bitter because, unlike in 1974 and 1978, the Netherlands was unbeaten not only in this tournament, but in qualifying for the first World Cup staged in South Africa.

Soccer City was soaked in Oranje, from the seats painted in that hue throughout the stadium to pretty much everyone seated in them. Unlike when they lost to hosts West Germany and Argentina in previous finals, the Dutch were something of a home team this time.

The Spaniards, though, were the winners.

"We have all done an incredible job," Iniesta said. "I don't think we even realize what we have done."

They had pockets of supporters, too, to be sure, dressed in red and scattered around the stadium. They might have been the minority, but when the final whistle blew, they were tooting their vuvuzelas the loudest in tribute to their champions.

The goal came off a turnover by the Dutch defence that Fàbregas controlled just outside the penalty area. Iniesta stayed on the right and sneaked in to grab the pass and put his shot to the far post. Stekelenburg barely brushed it with his fingertips as it soared into the net.

Iniesta tore off his jersey after the goal and raced to the corner where he was mobbed by his teammates. Several Dutch players wiped away tears as they received their medals as runners-up — yet again. They won every qualifying match and all six previous games in South Africa before the bitter ending.

The Netherlands now has more victories in World Cup games without a title than any nation: 19. Spain had held that dubious record with 24.

The Spaniards saluted their fans with arms raised high, then lifted their coach, Vicente del Bosque, in the air in celebration.

"This is immeasurable for Spain," Del Bosque said.

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas, the captain, accepted the trophy from FIFA president Sepp Blatter, kissed it and raised it for all to see while cameras flashed and confetti flew throughout the still-full stadium.

Soon, the entire team and staff gathered at midfield for a group photo. The players bounced up and down to the World Cup theme song, then took a victory lap as the trophy was passed to each member of the squad.

"It's the most beautiful that there is. It's spectacular," Iniesta said, referring to the gold ball.

Aside from a European title in 1988, the Dutch have been classic underachievers on the pitch. Results never matched the talent. These were no Dutch masters.

Yet the Spaniards haven't been much better. Other than Euro championships in 1964 and 2008, they rarely have contended in major tournaments. At least the Netherlands made those two World Cup finals and also got to the semifinals in 1998.

Second-ranked Spain started this World Cup in the worst way, losing to Switzerland. But Spain won every game after that, including a 1-0 victory over powerful Germany that was far more one-sided than the score indicated. No other nation has won the World Cup after losing its opener.

Yet the most dangerous player Sunday was Netherlands forward Arjen Robben. He had a rare breakaway in the 62nd minute after a brilliant through pass from Wesley Sneijder. He had the ball on his preferred left foot, but a charging Casillas barely got his right leg on the shot to deflect it wide of the gaping net.

Then it was Stekelenburg's turn, holding his ground after a misplay in front of the net gave the ever-potent Villa an open shot.

As play opened up, the crowd of 84,490 got quieter in nervous anticipation of the goal that would win the World Cup.

Robben again looked as though he might get it with a burst of speed past the defence, but Casillas sprinted from his net and smothered the ball before Robben could take a shot.

A second straight World Cup final headed into extra time, with the goalkeepers unbeatable. Stekelenburg, relatively inexperienced on the international level, made a spectacular left leg save when Fabregas broke free early in overtime.