Is There a Consistent Benefit to Playing Video Games?

A recent study found that kids who play video games for three hours a day or more have better impulse control and also better working memory. "I think one of the implications here is adults should stop telling kids not to play video games," says Dr. Aaron Carroll. The AAP used to have specific time recommendations, they don't anymore because they're really trying to get families to focus on finding something that's a good fit for them.