{"id":14699,"date":"2020-05-04T01:38:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T06:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tipsdemadre.com\/how-to-control-the-use-of-video-games-for-children\/"},"modified":"2020-05-04T01:40:34","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T06:40:34","slug":"how-to-control-the-use-of-video-games-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tipsdemadre.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-use-of-video-games-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How to control the use of video games for children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kids love to play video games, and these have been proven to be an excellent <\/span>educational tool<\/span>. However, spending too much time on games can be harmful as it is, playing those that aren’t age-appropriate. Here are some practical strategies you can take to amicably control the use of video games and help them understand the importance of doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to control video game usage for kids (and remain to be friends)<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Create better opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can make your kids feel the need to control their time spent on video games even without having to tell them. If you subtly put other opportunities on their radars to recreate themselves in healthier activities, they will hardly waste them.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you can encourage him to organize other games, sports, and outdoor activities with his friends. It creates opportunities for you to socialize on other forms of recreation, especially in the schedules you usually occupy to play.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Play with your children<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your kids may think <\/span>you don’t understand how fun video games are<\/b> and that for this reason, you warn them of the time they invest. To make it clear that you understand them, you’ll need to sit next to them and spend wise time playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

This will not only <\/span>allow you to better understand him and know other facets of his personality <\/b> (competitiveness, humility, willingness to teach), but he will be more willing to listen to you and reason with you about the just time he should spend.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to this, you will see if what they play is appropriate to their age, <\/strong>because there are times we think it is, but we hear dialogues or do things that at that time we detect that it is not right for our son -a.<\/p>\n

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3. Negotiate the rules and times<\/span><\/h3>\n

Imposing and negotiating are two diametrically opposed things, and the results confirm that. If you give them the opportunity to set out their conditions, they will be more comfortable with the treatment they have. Remember: <\/span>if they feel they won the negotiation, they will respect all the conditions that are on the table.<\/b><\/p>\n

For example, they may end up negotiating an hour a day, in exchange for a few duties and trades. They may negotiate with their qualifications, conduct, punctuality, and even dress, and between the conditions, there must be punishments for non-compliance. At the end of the day, <\/span>their bonds of trust will be significantly strengthened.<\/b><\/p>\n

Should I stop my children from playing video games?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The answer to this question belongs to each parent and each circumstance at home is different. But to make the best decision, it is important to have all the variables on your hands:<\/span><\/p>\n

Some video games are harmful.<\/b> There is no specific list marked as “fit games” or “inappropriate games” depending on your age. But you can evaluate next to him <\/span>before<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

buying or downloading them<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

the content of the game, perhaps watching some videos and reading reviews about it. In this sense, both may be asked:<\/span><\/p>\n