In these times of ever-increasing exposure to video game technology, we rarely stop to ask ourselves if we are becoming mentally addicted to that technology and this can lead to unforeseen consequences. There is now an increasing number of professionals that have dedicated themselves to researching mental disorders and video games. Although Video Gaming Addiction …
If your child is playing games to the point it is interfering with other aspects of their lives, you may be curious if you can curb their addiction. Gaming addiction is very real, and for many parents, the question of how much is too much is an important one to understand. But if you are …
In today’s world, video games are more widely available than ever. As a result, video game addiction – the uncontrolled use of video games – has become an increasing concern. Based on current statistics, anywhere from 1-16% of gamers suffer from video game addiction. Though the American Psychiatric Association has yet to recognize video game …
It is common for parents to be worried about the amount of time their children play video games. Gaming addiction is a real issue, and the amount of screen time a child has on a daily basis can impact their lives. But how much gaming is too much before a parent can expect negative effects? …
When you let your child play video games, they are so absorbed in these games that it’s hard to get them to leave the computer. It can become a nightmare once you notice that video gaming is taking over your household, and especially your child’s life. There are many ways to detox your child from …
One of the most rapidly growing addiction problems in the United States is gaming. The number of ways people can game has only grown each year. As the game production market outstripping devices by ten-fold. If you think someone you love has a video game addiction, what are some signs to watch out for? The …
Parents everywhere have growing concern over the effect prolonged video gaming has on the development of their children. Completely restricting video game access may cause an unhealthy relationship between you and your child. Allowing unlimited access may be just as unhealthy. Our solution is an easy to use app that allows you to control your …
Twenty years ago, parents had fears that their child might find themselves in the realm of addiction – but not to video games. This is a different world now, though. Now, parents not only have to worry about addiction to drugs or alcohol but video games too. How can you know if your child is …
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For decades, video games have been a huge part of our lives and have evolved significantly since they first arrived. We have watched them grow from simplistic, relatively innocent arcade games to a highly immersive virtual experience that often sucks in players and leaves many players addicted to video games. Game designers are behavioural psychologists …
Playing video games is a normal part of childhood and has been a staple in home for nearly fifty years when the 1970s game Pong first hit the stores. Since Pong, there have been gaming consoles and smartphone apps that give hours of video game play. But, parents have asked when this harmless hobby may …
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