What Are the Long Term Effects of a Gaming-Heavy Childhood?

https://thegameofnerds.com/2025/06/26/the-rise-of-video-gaming-among-teenagers-exploring-alternatives-for-balanced-development/

Okay, so my son did this exact thing last week: he told me, “Mom, gaming helps me think better and connect with my friends.” And honestly, that’s a perspective I hear a lot from teens these days