Gaming Culture and Parenting

How much is too much Fortnite? Gaming amongst school students seems to be ever-increasing and it’s left parents wondering, what is the right balance? How long should my child be playing video games at home for? In this episode, Andy Lang, a gamer and recent graduate of Science in Games Development weighs in on the nature of video games and how they can become an addictive hobby if not monitored by parents and friends. Anthony Montgomery, a student mentor at Redfield College also shares the effects gaming has had on his students and his concerns for the future of families.  

You don’t want to miss:

• Why video games can become addictive for young children

• Tips for parents to set boundaries at home when it comes to gaming

• Activities your son or daughter can take part in as an alternative to video games

 

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-do-video-games-affect-the-developing-brains-of-children/
• https://igea.net/2017/07/digital-australia-2018-da18/

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