When I was in elementary school, back in the 8-bit Nintendo days, every once in a while my father, older sister, and I would get together and try to play our favorite video game—Super Mario Bros.

Parents might wonder if video games effect their kids' moods and behavior, expose them to predatory interactions online, or even cause them to be more violent. The truth is more nuanced: There is ...

As ubiquitous and popular as video games are, they are just as controversial. Parents love them—they entertain kids, give them another way to socialize, and might even reinforce motor and problem ...