A Date with Destiny: Video Games Teach Kids Life Lessons

A Date with Destiny

This is an indisputable fact. Between the money, gift cards, and "toys of the season," kids want to watch video games under the Christmas tree. Take what you want, that's true.

 

But parents, take note that today's video games can teach kids valuable life lessons that cannot be taught in the classroom. Destiny The Collection Sherry Turkel, a professor and researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, tells those who scoff at the idea that video games have value beyond hours of mindless entertainment: "Think again." Sports require complex skills, Turkel said in an interview with the Washington Post. 

"Learning to learn? There's nothing stupid about mastering a video game.

A game that has gained attention for its complexity and educational moments is the games and activities of Bungie's Destiny, a brave world of action adventures where children are the Guardian the last safe city in the world If you are a veteran and the game since.

For starters, you can enjoy the latest version of Destiny: Rise of Iron. If you're new, Destiny The Collection features five games in one collection, including the latest version of the award winning franchise. And best of all, it's available for just $59.99. Still not convinced? The following skills are just a few of the core themes of the Destiny franchise that will teach kids more than distraction: 

Astronomy

The game has a futuristic fictional setting in our solar system where humans have colonized other planets but are mysteriously pushed to the brink of extinction (with known survivors now living and defending the last city on Earth from alien invaders). 

Problem solving and creativity

In Destiny, in addition to defending against alien antagonists, players must solve puzzles, create their own avatar race and class, and complete numerous quests. 

Hand-eye coordination

Based on a shooter, Destiny features battles against alien enemies that attack from all angles.

Co-op

The game consists of three player raids and six player raids that require communication and cooperation. 

Socialization

Unlike other similar shooter-based games, Destiny does not contain blood, gore, or adult content. Instead, the game is rated T for Teens and focuses on fantasy and sci-fi exploration, making it a perfect game for parents and siblings as well. Destiny The Collection and Destiny: Rise of Iron are now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.