Parents reported that they see valuable learning outcomes, such as computer literacy, logical thinking, creative arts and hand-eye co-ordination.

Parents saw maths, spelling and reading skills being developed through play. Girls also use computer games but by the age of 14-16, more sparingly than boys, preferring games only when they were bored with other activities.The report demonstrates that children learn via games important thinking,strategic and negotiating skills that are not necessarily encouraged as easily through other mediums.