Granted it takes talent to excel or "beat" a video game. And while it's true that some careers require joystick mastery, I still believe these games are best used by parents to reinforce and reward their children's discipline in the development of traditional talents as in the arts, music, and various sports. One young man had become so good at the video game "Guitar Hero", and played it so often, I remember telling him that if he had spent the same time learning to play a real guitar that he had spent on "Guitar Hero", he would have a talent developed that he could enjoy the rest of his life. He would be able to play a real guitar!
So, when your child has finished their homework, their chores, has engaged in practice time for traditional talent development, has made good choices during the day, and displayed good manners, that would be a great time to allow them to play a video game for thirty minutes to an hour as a reward for their hard work. More time than that puts them at risk for video game addiction. Best wishes, parents, as you attempt to handle the video game issue. Stephen S. Elliott, PhD, NC Licensed Psychologist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte.
So, when your child has finished their homework, their chores, has engaged in practice time for traditional talent development, has made good choices during the day, and displayed good manners, that would be a great time to allow them to play a video game for thirty minutes to an hour as a reward for their hard work. More time than that puts them at risk for video game addiction. Best wishes, parents, as you attempt to handle the video game issue. Stephen S. Elliott, PhD, NC Licensed Psychologist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte.
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