04-30-2009, 4:42 PM
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Video games and playing outside
Both of my children have recently been spending a lot of time playing video games and games on the internet. I used to be worried that these games were violent, but I have since realized that they are not. But now I'm wondering if I should be trying to get them to play outside more often (especially now that summer is right around the corner). Neither of them are overweight, but I'm wondering if its merely a difference of the times between when I was growing up and now. He has a good amount of friends, and one of the games he's playing actually lets him create his own games. Therefore, I sort of feel as if they are working out their brains. Here's the game if you want to see what I mean (Make Games at ChallengeYou.com - Create Your Own Online Multiplayer Games.). Should I be worried??
            
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06-17-2010, 8:21 AM
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video games are not good for children
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06-17-2010, 7:35 PM
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I think that it would be good for you to set limits on how long your kids should play video games per day. Though educational video games can teach your kids things, it is just as important that they go outside to play. Playing outside would not only help them get the exercise they need but also encourages socialization with others and the ability to development meaningful relationships and friendships.
The problem with video games is that they are simply not as socially interactive than I wish they were. When one player takes their turn, it is the next players turn. It is important that kids play games where they work together to achieve a common goal. This teaches kids the value of teamwork. Though you mentioned that your kids are not obese, recent research shows that obesity in children is now the worst that it is ever been. Though research hasn't tied the childhood obesity epidemic to anything in particular, most people would deduce that it is because kids these days would rather spend their free time playing video games, surfing the net, or watching TV. Even schools have or are considering shortening or eliminating recess time all together in spite of recent research that states that recess helps improve the behavior of children. Regarding whether violent video games are actually bad for kids, I think that the jury is still out on this issue. I've read research going both ways. Of course, I would prefer kids playing non-violent games over violent games, playing violent games doesn't necessarily mean that you will have violent kids. I hope that this helps! Mark Lakewood, CEO Building Strong Families National Seminars http://www.SuddenComplianceWebinars.com
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06-17-2010, 7:37 PM
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I think that it would be good for you to set limits on how long your kids should play video games per day. Though educational video games can teach your kids things, it is just as important that they go outside to play. Playing outside would not only help them get the exercise they need but also encourages socialization with others and the ability to development meaningful relationships and friendships.
The problem with video games is that they are simply not as socially interactive than I wish they were. When one player takes their turn, it is the next players turn. It is important that kids play games where they work together to achieve a common goal. This teaches kids the value of teamwork. Though you mentioned that your kids are not obese, recent research shows that obesity in children is now the worst that it is ever been. Though research hasn't tied the childhood obesity epidemic to anything in particular, most people would deduce that it is because kids these days would rather spend their free time playing video games, surfing the net, or watching TV. Even schools have or are considering shortening or eliminating recess time all together in spite of recent research that states that recess helps improve the behavior of children. Regarding whether violent video games are actually bad for kids, I think that the jury is still out on this issue. I've read research going both ways. Of course, I would prefer kids playing non-violent games over violent games, playing violent games doesn't necessarily mean that you will have violent kids. I hope that this helps! Mark Lakewood, CEO Building Strong Families National Seminars The "Sudden Compliance" Program Webinar Series - Online parenting classes, Parenting webinars
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