pick up on the same physical clues or learn group etiquette in the same way they would in person. Posted By: ToughEfrain26 I believe that children who spend more time with video games have hindered social development, because it takes away from their social interaction with other people. When a child plays a large amount of time playing video or computer games, they are spending less time in social situations. I believe a child needs social interaction to develop socially, and that is something that is lacking in today's society. Parents use games as a babysitter, instead of encouraging their children to interact with others. Posted By: EducatedAlfonso Yes, I agree that the amount of time a child spends playing computer or video games can affect their social development, because it can cause them to live in a more unrealistic world, compared to more socialized children. Yes, I agree that the amount of time a child spends playing computer or video games can affect their social development, because it can cause them to live in a more unrealistic world, compared to more socialized children, especially if the games they're playing are violent. If a child plays a game for a short period of time, then hangs out with friends, they probably won't have a problem, even if the game was violent. I think they will realize that it's just a game and violence is not okay. However, if a child plays games for long periods of time, they can become