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| Gaming is a part of modern life. Research shows | | | | like sports, hikes, sailing and so on. Outdoor |
| that children young and old game for between 13 | | | | activities benefit children and help limit computer |
| and 30 hours a week. It is near to impossible to | | | | time. |
| keep children away from computer or video | | | | 8. Ensure that the child grows up to be confident, |
| gaming. | | | | understanding, curious, and a happy child. Keep a |
| When you cannot beat the system it is best to | | | | watch for unwarranted secrecy, aggression, or |
| join it in a safe way. Parents can educate | | | | violence. |
| themselves on the varied aspects of video | | | | 9. Use gaming to maximize your child’s |
| gaming by reading articles and tips on the World | | | | interest and choose games that need strategies |
| Wide Web. They can with knowledge make | | | | and decisions. Minimize games that are violent and |
| every effort to ensure that their kids receive a | | | | just involve shooting, destruction, and attacks. |
| rounded upbringing. | | | | 10. When you refuse to buy a game, explain to |
| Here are a few guidelines to help: | | | | the child why and make them understand why |
| 1. Always befriend your children and know the | | | | you discourage playing certain games. |
| games they play. Study guidelines given by the | | | | Gaming can be beneficial and introduce technology, |
| Entertainment Software Board and lead the | | | | problem solving, logic and spatial as well as motor |
| recommendations and appropriate guidelines given | | | | skills. Games are known to heal too! Parents need |
| on the content label of games. | | | | to understand the pros and cons of gaming and |
| 2. Store in your computer as a favorite and keep | | | | allow children to play games that are beneficial. |
| abreat of game reviews and ratings. | | | | Be wise and limit time of playing video games. |
| 3. Network with other parents as well as school | | | | Encourage children to play in groups. Make time to |
| and Y teachers. Share information and | | | | play the games with the children. Understand the |
| observations on kids and gaming. | | | | games and use the rating system as a guideline |
| 4. Have an open relationship with the child or | | | | when purchasing a video game. Discourage |
| children and promote a friendship and comfort | | | | children to borrow games from peers. If they do |
| level so that the child shares its experiences and | | | | then encourage them to share with you what |
| fears. | | | | they have borrowed. Always make the effort of |
| 5. Be an observant parent and note any | | | | knowing what the children are playing with. |
| behavioral changes shown by the child. | | | | The gaming industry cares about Genx and so |
| 6. Be an informed and cautious buyer and | | | | has put into place testing systems and advisory |
| question claims made by gaming companies. Feel | | | | systems to protect children from the detrimental |
| free to voice your opinion if you feel any game | | | | effects of gaming. Use the internet to educate |
| has objectionable content. | | | | yourself on video and computer gaming and learn |
| 7. Give your child a rounded upbringing and | | | | how to protect your children. |