The Joan Ganz Clooney Center at the Sesame Workshop have released a report on the benefits kids recieve from playing video games. According to the report, "Despite their reputation as promoters of violence and mayhem, digital games have in fact been shown to help children gain content and vital foundational and 21st century skills."

Often demonized by parents groups, video games just got a high-profile child-advocacy supporter.

The Joan Ganz Clooney Center at Sesame Workshop has issued a report detailing the potentially positive effects of games in helping to educate children and promote their well-being.

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