Kids are often told that playing video games is a waste of time. But many people don’t think that’s true!
In fact, the U.S. government recently hired thousands of gamers. They’re training to work as air traffic controllers. That’s an important job. Air traffic controllers help planes safely take off and land. Officials say gamers have many of the skills that air traffic controllers need. For example, gamers are often good at solving problems quickly. They’re able to focus for a long time too.
Still, many people think playing video games can do more harm than good. They say too much gaming can cause health problems. Plus, some people say there are better ways to build skills than by staring at a screen.