Have you ever wondered what these bulky headsets are and do your kids really need to look silly trying to climb a rock or fight invisible bad guys in the living room?
Above all, is VR safe for kids?
Let us first understand what is Virtual Reality.
Virtual reality is a technology that combines 3-D simulation with wearable items like gloves and goggles (or a headset). Wearing these users feel like they are in a different environment and can interact, play or fight with a lifelike image or “avatar” (a digital representation of a character). VR systems have a headset, a game console and also include some handheld controller that allows users to take actions in the game they’re playing.
You'll be surprised to know that VR was invented before the internet, though it is much more popular now.
Now, kids can hang out in virtual chat rooms, play their favorite games, and tour different parts of the world without ever leaving their homes.
Well let us look at the pros and cons of virtual reality for kids.
Pros of Virtual Reality for Kids
1. VR not just a fun experience – playing virtual reality games can be really beneficial for kids in terms of cognitive ability, balance, mental health and more.
2. Education may increasingly rely on virtual reality for children. For example, National Geographic have produced VR environments that allow kids to virtually explore around the world.
3. When playing outside isn’t an option, VR systems can motivate kids to stay physically active when it’s part of a fun gaming experience.
4. The highly engaging and interactive gameplay in VR can inspire creativity and imagination for kids.
Cons of Virtual Reality for Kids
1.The immersive, sensory experience of VR can make it addicting.
2. Real life like VR experiences and interactions, can be violent or intense, and disturbing to young children.
3. Some VR games can contain inappropriate content, and there are little to no parental controls available.
VR is definitely here to stay. Sooner or later, virtual reality games for kids will be a regular part of your child’s gaming routine.
With most types of technology, the dangers lie in how it is used. As parents you need to keep track of acceptable game content and keep out unacceptable or inappropriate content to make your kid’s experience safer.
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