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

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. The Daily Mail

See also: 

• Association of Video Gaming With Cognitive Performance Among Children (open access) JAMA Network Open