Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games?

on June 24, 2009 at 7:00 AM

Video games are addicting (ahem, Latte Land anyone?) and I'm willing to bet you've had to bargain with "just one more game" before chores or bedtime with the kiddos.

But, as dlb99 posted in The Beach Bums group (must be a member), as long as the kids can clearly seperate fantasy from reality, then it's fine for them to play. She also says that it helps children with ADD/ADHD if allowed to play for short periods of time.

mommyredrose23 agrees, "Everything in moderation. I have no problem wtih my son playing video games, but there's a limit. He knows fantasy/fiction from reality. I also keep him reminded of this regularly so it's fresh in his mind. his grades do not suffer because he does his schoolwork and studies. Education comes first."

Are you or your kids addicted to video games? Which games are played the most in your household?

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athenax3

on Jun 24, 2009 at 8:35 AM

My kids thus far are too physically active to sit for long periods for video games. We all enjoy them from time to time, and sometimes will sit as a family and play a bit, but in general our game system collects dust on the shelf between uses, which is also why we never upgraded beyond the PS2- although the Wii looks like a lot of fun and we've played at friends, for our family it would be wasted money.

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MorbidFraggle

on Jun 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM

My hubby and I are both gamers! My son is a little to young for video games right now. Although, he has been watching me play since birth!

He does have his Cool School Computer. I guess you could consider that a video game.

I would say, that right now, the only video game being played right now is The Sims 3.

navyma23

on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Oh please this video game bull needs to be squashed already. There is a Harvard study out there that proves all this video game crap is just that CRAP!!!

shaklee_momma

on Jun 24, 2009 at 4:17 PM

My oldest ds is addicted to video games (he's 7 yo). He will honestly throw a fit - stomp his feet, start bawling, run to his room or slouch on the couch if I tell him he can't play or tell him time's up. I've restricted the game time to weekends only now. And it's age appropriate games like Wii Sports and Mario Cart.

penguinqueengi

on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:56 AM

My 5 year olds a gamer. She'll play anything though she likes the old sega games and her Vtech best. Though I had to draw a line at hubby teaching her to play army of 2