How Do You Prevent Video Game Addiction?
What should be a fun diversion can become an all-consuming addiction if left unchecked. Make sure you set limits on your children’s video game use. Don’t think of it as denying your children something. Rather, think of it as cultivating healthy habits. Read on to learn how to prevent video game addiction. Delay use of all visual media. The American Association of Pediatricians recommends no screen time of any sort for children under two years of age. They suggest the use of media should be limited for all children. The younger children start using video games, the more likely they are to develop a video game addiction. Keep children involved in a variety of activities. Include outdoor play, interaction with peers, reading and organized sports in your child’s schedule. Plan weekly family nights where you do an activity together. Try lots of different things and revisit your family’s favorites. Put computers and game systems in the living room or family room. By keeping video games out o
