Could this be confirmation bias? Haha

If you asked me 4 years ago my opinion on video games, I would have vehemently disagreed with you, but after meeting my fiance and giving video games a go, I do see some merits. I realized very early on that my observation and problem solving skills on the medium was subpar. With time, however, the “puzzles” do get easier. There’s definitely a learning curve, but after that most games utilize the same base strategies to progress in the game. I would say it elevates critical thinking to a point and then it’s just for fun.

As for promoting this to kids at a young age, I don't think evolution is on your side. We are still social animals that need face time and learn through live social interaction. Look at what happens when you socially isolate rhesus monkeys. A happy medium is always best!