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/^t/Parents, as well as many professionals dealing with childhood problems find the popularity of video games a cause of worry. Although these games are so new that their long-term psychological effects are difficult to determine, nowadays it is clear that their value for children is very limited. As far as education is concerned, few games are valuable or advisable. Most of them, unfortunately, require little creativity and intelligence on the part of the player. Also their recreational value is rather doubtful. Video games can be so addictive that children spend almost all their free time in front of their computer screens. They have no time for physical activities or other interests and hobbies. Some of them become real masters in playing a particular game but they can hardly read or write. The problem is similar to that of the influence of TV on children, but it can be more serious as playing video games is far more addictive than just watching TV.