There has been a lot in the news about online gaming addiction as one of the risk factors associated with video games.docx

There has been a lot in the news about online gaming addiction as one of the risk factors associated with video games. Many parents and carers worry that their children may become addicted to their video game pastime. This is not surprising. As with any hobby --- football, chess, reading --- those...

There has been a lot in the news about online gaming addiction as one of the risk factors associated with video games. Many parents and carers worry that their children may become addicted to their video game pastime. This is not surprising. As with any hobby --- football, chess, reading --- those who enjoy playing video games for leisure will do so enthusiastically and deeply. This can lead to a desire from children to play for longer and more frequently. Of course, video games are designed to minimise the hurdles to repeat play and maximise enjoyment. This persuasive approach means it's important for parents to guide children with screen time limits (available on consoles and smartphones) as they develop their own healthy boundaries.