Learning and video games! Video games can make kids better problem solvers. As they play a video game situations arise that makes kids think on their feet and also work with others and themselves on the best way to get around the obstacle or problem at hand. There isn't much time to react while playing a video game so it makes kids think quicker and based on their decision comes an outcome just as there is for anything. It is said that video games can promote thinking skills as well as improve spacial and fine motor skills. (Video Games and Learning) Now there is also studies that take place that there should be a limit to the amount that should be played and also there should still be time for kids to play outside. But there is nothing wrong with kids playing video games, it doesn't "suck everything out of you" as people commonly say.