Minecraft is a sandbox videogame with an infinite blocky terrain where players can design, build, explore, and fight enemies. It is hugely popular across age groups, with many young players. Like any videogame, there is a mixture of advantages and disadvantages, so should kids be allowed to play it?
Yes, kids should play Minecraft
Minecraft is beneficial for children's development and has huge educational potential, while also being entertaining.
Minecraft is not beneficial for children as it exposes children to a toxic gamer community and potential addiction. It takes up too much of children's time when they could be doing something more important.
