The Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Games
Sanathana Vani Script Teen Program

Have you ever played a game that you could not stop playing because it was so addicting? Almost every teen has. Nearly two-thirds of teens play games to talk to social friends and one-quarter of teens play games to talk to internet friends. However, indoor games aren’t the only type of game we play. Many of us play sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, cricket, etc. that boost our morale, or make us happy.
There are many good things about both types of games. For indoor games, there are multiple things we can learn. When we play indoors, we learn quite a few things that we are not able to do outdoors. When we play at our own homes, we learn to welcome other kids to play with them. At the same time, they learn how to include siblings in such games and make them familiar with one’s friends. On the other hand, if we visit others’ place, they learn how to be courteous to others and be good guests. When we learn to play indoors, we are not stranded and irritated if we are not able to play outside due to rains or other reasons. For outdoor games as well, there are many benefits. Getting physical exercise is one of the most important parts of outdoor games and one of the best ways to get exercise is to play outdoor games, such as sports. Our bodies need Vitamin D as well to have strong bones, which comes from the sun. Another benefit is that we learn how to have good sportsmanship. That is the key to having a healthy lifestyle. We also can improve many of our bodily functions such as vision if we spend more time outdoors.
As there are many good things about indoor and outdoor games, they can also have a slightly bad impact on us as well. For indoor games, we don’t always get the ideal physical exercise our bodies need. Some indoor games can have physical exercise, but nowhere near outdoor games.