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Boys have a wider selection but choosing games for girls can be more challenging. If you're not careful many can become gender specific and send the wrong message to your young female offspring. Educational is okay but distribute variety in the games they play. |
Caution and Fun are the Last Words in Choosing Games for Girls
How Can a Girl Have Fun and Still Play a Game That's Educational?
Males and females are different in the way they learn and the way they play. These tips will help make you aware of some red flags to look for when choosing a game for your young daughter. Mixed messages are everywhere today.
Though this applies to both sexes, the images and ideas that girls can get that lead them in the wrong direction are much more prominent. As the mother or father of a girl, you have to pay a bit more attention about what they are seeing, learning, and doing as they grow up as these things will shape who they are as adults.
Good Game -- Bad Game When it comes to games for girls, there are some out there that are going to be good for them, and some that should be avoided at all costs. Before you buy games or allow them to find some online, think about your values and what you want them to learn.
She Should Have Fun! Some games for girls are going to be all about fun, and as long as that is what you see in the game, there is no harm in them playing these games. These are often games that boys and girls alike can play and what they teach is something that every child can learn.
These things might be sharing, taking turns, simple math or reading, and how to work towards winning but to also lose gracefully. These are lifelong lessons, but they can begin with simple games for girls when they are younger.
Gender Specific Games What you may not want to allow them to do is to play too many games that are all about fashion, boys, and being popular. There is nothing wrong with a game or two like this, but it should not be the main theme of all of the games that they play.
Clothes and playing dress up are nice, and having a lot of friends are nice, but some girls put too much emphasis on these things and that makes them rather selfish and shallow when they get older. Allow a few fun games like these, but make sure you find quality games for them to play otherwise so they have balance – and balance is the key.
PG Rating? Some games are a bit too graphic for younger children, girls in particular, yet they are out there online for just about anyone who wants to sign up. If your daughter is looking for games for girls online, see if you can help her when she looks them up and chooses what she wants to play.
That way you know she is not getting into a game that has her killing people or stealing money – that sort of thing. If you find her playing that sort of game, talk to her about it. You can tell from the conversation if she is taking it well or if it is something she should stop doing. Avoid her starting these games if you can, but if not, do damage control.
Positive Games for Girls There are some sets out there that teach very positive lessons and have great themes that all parents can agree are good for their children. No matter what games you allow the girls to play otherwise, try to find room in your family time for these games.
Make Them Feel Better about Themselves Some teach girls how to build their self esteem, that they are important, and that they can do great things with their lives. Those are the most important lessons and sometimes parents do not know how to say those things to their girls. With a little searching, you can find games for your daughters that back up what you are trying to say – loud and clear.
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