https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x Video games have a positive influence on adolescents en-us 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC 2022-02-10 18:34:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989267 Chicago Tribune
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video games helped a kid see the world and learn about life 

"Rivera said video games have broadened his interests and made his mind more agile. “Without a doubt, they have benefited me,” he said.(Chicago Tribune,2015)"

this quote shows that having all the video games helped Rivera learn about new areas of life. Rivera is sure that the video games in his life have influenced him positively.  


"One project actually concluded that some children who play violent games are less likely to be bullies.(Chicago Tribune,2015)"

One big speculation is children who play violent video games will become more aggressive and violent like the games. This project that happened proves the opposite of the stereotype. ]]> 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989267 jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989268 Cheney Wu
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having video games as a way to make friends.
 
"Because video games are very social, we make a huge amount of friends on them.(Cheney Wu,2019)"

A bad stigma is video games isolate people when actually that's wrong. Playing video games can make friends and is a good way for kids to bond and have common interests ]]> 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989268 jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989269 The Smithsonian
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talks about the mental part of ADHD.  Proves video games will help ADHD

Scientists did a study involving 348 children between the ages of 8 and 12. They found that those who played Akili’s game on a tablet five days a week for four weeks showed improvement in attention and impulse control(The Smithsonian,2018)

kids are gaining these skills by having video games to help them learn it.]]> 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989269 jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989270 Christian Science Monitor
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kids use video games to learn English 

" A 2017 study published in CALICO Journal looked at young people in Denmark who played video games in English. The study found that those who played regularly outside school scored higher on English vocabulary tests than their peers who did not.(Christian Science Monitor,2020)"

The quote shows that kids who have English as a 2nd language end up learning more than kids who don't play video games .]]> 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989270 jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989271 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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schools will give out athletic scholarships for video games 

"Micheau earned a scholarship to play video games at Robert Morris University Illinois.(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2014) "
Why quote is relevant to your stance (1-2 sentences)]]> 2022-01-11 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1985989271 jacksonguyler https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1990354916 Gabe Lacques
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the article is about a baseball player playing videogames and the consequences 
"And then 12 games later, I'm like, 'All right, this has got to be my last game.'(Gabe Lacques, 2018)"

This quote is about a baseball player trying to quit but cant because he is addicted to fortnite.]]> 2022-01-13 13:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksonguyler/8hknddj5wwmzjf1x/wish/1990354916