Yes, But What If The Child is interested in medieval time's or space travel, there are many game's nowday's that can inhance the child's understaning of the big world we all live in today, just because it has the few changes in the games, doesent mean the child doesent learn anything, also gaming is a great way for children to socialise through the web, without having to go on harmful websites or pornography, they can play their games and you shall know they are safe upstairs shooting or driving virtual things with there school friends online :)