Children who play video games are MORE intelligent than their peers, study suggests

Parents often think of them as a waste of time, but playing video games may actually boost children's intelligence. A study found those who game for three or more hours a day on average performed better in cognitive and memory tests than their peers. Gaming has long been associated with violence, antisocial behaviors and health problems in young people. But researchers have found it may actually be beneficial for the brain development of children. Youngsters had their brains scanned while they performed a series of tests that tested their reaction time, problem solving and memory.