Today, online games have become an inseparable part of children's lives. Virtual reality creates unattainable opportunities for its users and pulls them like a magnit. 

“Counter Strike”, “Lineage”, “Call of Duty”... It is possible to further continue the list. Each of them is children's favorite game. How do these games affect children from a psychological point of view? 

Study shows that 1/3 of children spend at least 2 hours on such games. Experts say that children should be allowed to play games. However, it is important to pay attention to how much time they spend on these games and what kind of games they play. 

Due to the fact that in the time of the pandemic education institutions do not operate and children, who join distant learning, spend more time in front of their computers. Therefore, it increases the risk of being obsessed with the Internet and psychological problems. Study shows that 6% of young users in our country spend much more time on video games. 

At the same time, some games create opportunities for children to socialize and build virtual communication with other gamers. Approximately 42% of children in our country use multiplier games. The indicator between teenagers at the age 15-18 is 59%. 

In many countries of the world, children are forbidden to play dangerous games. Games promoting violence have been prohibited, and these games are not allowed to be circulated on websites, because such games distance children from their families and can lead them to bad environment. For this reason, it is important for parents to be attentive. 

Online games can help create the hand-eye coordination, improve foreign language skills, as well as improve a sense of empathy in children. In this case, how much time children spend on games and age category are the most important factors. 

Nuray Mustafa