Second Life

Do you remember those days when you were told by your parents to "turn off that video game". Now it turns out that some video games are quite beneficial to their users. Second Life for example is an online massive multiplayer game, which has over 25,000 members. In this game you take on a second identity, and interact with other people playing the game. The game "allows players to fly, drive fantastical vehicles, dress up in outlandish outfits and build just about anything they could imagine". The most beneficial aspect of the game is the social contact with other people who are playing. This is especially beneficial to people with speaking and physical disabilities. There are even virtual islands specially created for people with disabilities. Players with cerebral palsy also take advantage of the game, it allows them to interact with other players, without anyone knowing about their disability. In real life, it would be hard for people to understand them when they talk, but in Second Life, they just type what they want to say. For people with disabilities it is sort of a "judgement free zone". Another group of people that benefits from this game are children in a special program that have abusive parents. It allows them to regain their social skills in an environment that is safe and comfortable for them. There are no limits on what one could do while playing the game, that creates problems, there might be predators on line, and there have been cases where people commit suicide, when something goes wrong in their Second Life. So do not spend to much time in front of the computer, and treat it for what it is, a game. To find out more information visit this website.