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Gaming: Parental Guidelines

Children spend at least 13 to 30 hours a week- Feel free to contact the manufacturer and
gaming. Most computer games are violent andvoice  your  opinion.
aggressive and do little to inculcate moral
values. Studies indicate that gaming results- Study in detail the plus and minus points
in aggressiveness and violent responses inof  computer  usage.
children. And, children are less concerned
and helpful towards their peers and families.-  Interact  with  your  child at all levels.
They  become  socially  stunted.
- Be a cautious buyer -question claims of
The onus of minimizing the effects andadvancing  brain  development.
ensuring that children receive a rounded
upbringing falls on parents. It is important- Introduce a variable routine for your
to introduce character building activitieschild. Outdoor activities interwoven with
and  to  censor  games, ensuring suitability.computer  related  activities.
- Study guidelines established by the- Focus on social and emotional development.
Entertainment Software Board. They indicateThe child must be confident, curious, and
suitability for different age groups. Readforthright; display self control; be able to
the content label which will summarize therelate linearly, be caring and cooperative,
game, this will serve as an appropriatenessand  be  communicative.
guideline.
- Choose games that are fun and have a degree
- Know your child. If you find any signs ofof  effective  learning.
being unsettled withdraw games that cause
this change in behavior. Introduce games that- Introduce games that require two or more
titillate the imagination and make use of theplayers-this  fosters  social  interaction.
mind.  Avoid  violence  and  aggression.
- Playing games should be a privilege not a
- Visit this provides game ratings as wellright. Emphasize that parental approval is a
as  reviews.must.
- Rent a game and play it yourself. First- Use games to maximize your child's
hand  knowledge  will  serve  you  well.interests. If the child is mechanical minded
purchase  games  that  encourage this talent.
- Communicate with other parents. You will
glean  the  trends,  know  the  popularity.- Choose games that require decisions and
strategies. Games should be more than shoot,
- Play the games with your child. Know theirblow up, destroy, and kill. Avoid killer
reactions  and  learn  their  responses.machine  games.
- Establish an open relationship where your- Explain why a game is not to be played.
child becomes comfortable even talking aboutNever just take away a game. A child needs to
what is inappropriate or disturbing.understand why you are against playing
Establish gently what is right and wrong.certain  games.
Bullying  does  not  help.
Gaming is a part of life. It introduces
- Set up the computer and gaming console in acomputer technology, problem solving, and
family room. All games will then be out inlogic. It improves motor as well as spatial
the open. You will be in a position to judgeskills. Games are not just entertaining, they
and  monitor.can be therapeutic too. Choose wisely and
guide your child.



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