Computer games are loved and popular among children and adults. They are diverse and affordable. Games can be purchased for a small fee or upload a game from the Internet. On some sites for downloading electronic games even pay you money. When playing, you plunge into the virtual world. It is very different from the real world and, unlike it, looks very attractive. Young people are attracted to the fact that the game is allowed to do what cannot be done in real life. You can virtually jump above the skyscraper, fight with the whole army of zombies or get a new birth. This modern toy for adults and children carries invisible at first glance, but undoubted virtues. 2006 games are entertained and do not let me get bored. Some help to develop concentration, train the speed of reaction, form logical thinking, the ability to memorize and keep in memory of several objects at the same time, contribute to the development and concentration of attention, the ability to analyze and independently make decisions. For children, games are useful in that they help in an involuntary form to improve reading and oral account skills. In addition, interest in game innovations creates inexhaustible topics to communicate with classmates. Knowledge about electronic innovations help to maintain a conversation. But there are hidden pitfalls. Interest in electronic games can develop into addiction and dependence. There are already clinics where they are treated exclusively from addiction to games on the Internet. Therefore, parents need to be especially attentive to how much time your child spends in the world of virtual computer games. It is necessary to pay special attention to the content and nature of the games. Limit the use of games that promote cruelty and violence.