Minecraft should be banned in schools!

Minecraft is considered a video game. Therefore, it shares most benefits of many video games. I will explain each benefits one by one. 1. Problem-solving Skills Problem solving skills can be developed by playing Minecraft. One has numerous options to try and survive and ultimately, beat the game. One has to gain access to various resources overcoming challenges that may kill one. One needs to keep tab on one's health, hunger, and oxygen when swimming. The player has to observe his or her situation through an objective lens and make decisions to prolong his survival. 2. Creativity Minecraft allows the players to play in three modes: survival, adventure, and creative. As the name suggests, creative mode enhances the player's creativity. In this mode, the player is able to select from countless different objects and blocks to create whatever he wishes. The player can build a stupendous castle or a small cottage. He can build a labrynth or a school. There are infinite numbers of possibilities of what one can create with Minecraft. 3. Educational Minecraft can facilitate learning in both socials and sciences. In minecraft, the player needs to obtain resources to advance the technology he possesses and develop tools to make them more powerful and efficient. This aspect of Minecraft indicates the history of the human civilization: starting from basic raw materials (stone tools) to advanced technology (computers). In order to survive and complete the game, the player needs to obtain better weapons and armors. Also, in Minecraft, the player needs to mine the pre-requisite resources to create certain tools. For example, in order to make a bow, one needs to have sticks and strings. By mining Iron (Fe), the player can understand the durability and utility of iron compared to other resources. He or she can easily compare and observe the differences in qualities of wooden, stone, iron, and diamond tools and arms. 4. Social Despite the popular beliefs that video games destroy one's social skills, they may actually help the player develop new friends. The current young generation views video games, including Minecraft, as a social hub. As they interact and enjoy the game together, they can build friendship, trust, loyalty and numerous other traits that are valuable in reality. 5. Preparation for the Future Minecraft can, in fact, help one prepare for one's future. It teaches various skills and adapts its players on competitiveness of reality. Unfortunately, the students will face thousands of competition in their lives. By playing Minecraft, which fosters friendly competition, students can get used to and excel under similar circumstances. 6. Leadership Especially in multiplayer mode, Minecraft nurtures leadership. There needs to be a player to make decisions and to lead his group to success. Even if there are several players making the decisions, it teaches them to listen to others' ideas no matter how different they are from his and impartially decide on their subsequent actions. As part of the group, the player will learn to accept his responsibilities and to fulfill them efficaciously. 7. Opportunity to Teach others Minecraft can be a very challenging game for new players. It provides an opportunity for fellow students to step out of their comfort zones and teach their peers about the game. Along with other mentioned skills, the ability to teach is significant in the contemporary society. I will stop at this point to give Pro a chance to acknowledge and rebut my arguments. In response to Pro, there are educational benefits along with numerous others. I request Pro to provide his arguments to substantiate his arguements. I await Pro's response.