Games develop critical thinking skills. Problem solving would seem to be "something valuable."
Do you see chess/backgammon/go as something to be discouraged also?
Is it the medium you object to or the game playing itself?
Do you see chess/backgammon/go as something to be discouraged also?
Is it the medium you object to or the game playing itself?
A pernicious excitement to learn and play chess has spread all over the country, and numerous clubs for practicing this game have been formed in cities and villages. Why should we regret this? It may be asked. We answer, chess is a mere amusement of a very inferior character, which robs the mind of valuable time that might be devoted to nobler acquirements, while it affords no benefit whatever to the body
I agree with the general proposition that problem-solving skills are well worth developing. I also agree with the reply you have already received that how much problem-solving there really is in computer games depends on which game we are talking about. Games are like many other things in life--the calling of but a few, but good in moderation for many. I just don't like seeing learners let computer games, especially the computer games without much deep problem-solving, crowd out of their schedule other worthwhile activities.
Thanks for asking.