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Sunday, June 29, 2014

My question is does Online games and cybercafes is the best activities and place to be during your free time? Is this true?

Online games are computer games played on the computer in cybercafes or homes either alone or in competition with other gamers. I say that online games are doing youth more good that harm.

Games keep them away from getting involved in unhealthy activities such as drugs or criminals. Many prefer to play games at cybercafes for entertainment because of the cheap hourly rate. It is a good way to bond with friends and meet new people who share the same interest.

Gamers also think there is nothing wrong with making business out of trading virtual items or high-level avatars in games. Its is possible to earn several thousand ringgit a month by trading virtual items or helping other gamers improve their avatars. Virtual items have value because of the time and effort it take to obtain them. Some students do this part time to help pay college fees. Its also provides job opportunities especially for those who have not completed schooling. They play online games on a competitive basis and are able to earn a decent living doing something they like. This is not illegal as cybercafes operate on licensed premise.

Through online games kids are learning how to earn money by pursuing their interest. This may not seem proper when they are still in school. But , indirectly they are learning entrepreneurial skills. Parents can feel proud of them as long their studies are not affected. It is better than having them waste money loitering in shopping malls.

Cybercafes are also comparatively healthier than other places of entertainment. These place, unlike discos and bars are free of alcohol or drugs and most do not even allow smoking nowadays.


One disadvantage is truancy among school student. Some of them sneak out of school and go to cybercafes. Actually , children will play truant regardless of whether there are online games or cybercafes. Most cybercafes have strict rules that forbid anyone wearing school uniform from entering the premises. Young children are given access only if accompanied by their parents.

Besides that, some of the children will become addicted to the game. They will spent almost of their free time by playing online games. Their studies also will be affected by video games if they can’t control and manage their timetables.

Computer games are developed to provide wholesome entertainment for families. Most have features that block the use of profanity and patrols in the games to promote good behavior. They also provide parental control features to monitor and schedule children's playtime. They do more good than harm.

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