Young adults are into some kind of videos these days. Some of the games can be harmful, while some video games could be educational. It depends of what kind of games they play.
The market offers video games for the smallest child. They have games for baby’s that can’t even walk, these are good games they are educational games.
However, for the young adults they are promoting killing and violence of some kind, which is not teaching them that it is ok to kill or to steal?
We all know that it is not ok. Today most of the young adults are hooked on videos that cause them to not want to do the things that we need to do to get though life. Like schooling, or being around friends and family. They are hooked on these games and just lie around and play them day in and day out. This is not healthy for them either; they will gain weight, get lazy, and fall behind in school.
What are some disagrees of videos games?
Some bad things about video games are that your child is so wrapped up in all the games and learning how to beat them that they forget about all the important things in life like family, friends, school. I know I’m a parent of a child that has their world wrapped around these games.
Nothing matters in his life other than trying to beat this game. Wrong, he is missing all of the wonderful things of being a teenager. Life can be very educational. Therefore, we have to try to encourage them to get involved in the world again, which can be hard to do. Redirecting them is not going to be easier but as parent’s we have to do something.
What can we do as parents to help our young adults that are hooked on video?
If we could get help for them we would, but I do not think that there is a program to get them discouraged from video games.
We can however set time limits on game play and encourage our children to join in activities, such as board games, walking as a family unit and so on. Set a limit of one or two hours every other day so that your child has to use his or her mind to find something else to do.
As parents we something think that as long as the children are playing games it keeps them out of trouble. In the end however, your child learns bad habits from learning how to kill from video games.
So now we have to try to redirect them to another life style, which can be hard to do once they are hooked on these games.
What you can do?
You as a parent can encourage your child to join summer camp groups. You can encourage your child to participate in summer school, or join the YMCA. At the YMCA, your child will learn leadership skills that encourage him or her to stay active. Or if you have no time, control the video games, most of them has rating and warning about its content. Be selective!
Libraries are opening the door for youth activities also. The library offers your child many rewards. Call your library today to see what is offered. Some libraries are starting the mystery night, which is a great game to encourage your child to solve mysteries while having fun.
Your schools may offer your child some fun activities. Most schools set up programs, such as sports to encourage children to participate. Your child may find baseball, soccer, volleyball, football or basketball fun and rewarding games. Choir and other programs are available also. Hobbies are great activities for young adults.
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