| Gaming is a part of modern life. Research shows that | | | | children and help limit computer time. |
| children young and old game for between 13 and 30 | | | | 8. Ensure that the child grows up to be confident, |
| hours a week. It is near to impossible to keep | | | | understanding, curious, and a happy child. Keep a |
| children away from computer or video gaming. | | | | watch for unwarranted secrecy, aggression, or |
| When you cannot beat the system it is best to join | | | | violence. |
| it in a "safe" way. Parents can educate themselves | | | | 9. Use gaming to maximize your child's interest and |
| on the varied aspects of video gaming by reading | | | | choose games that need strategies and decisions. |
| articles and tips on the World Wide Web. They can | | | | Minimize games that are violent and just involve |
| with knowledge make every effort to ensure that | | | | shooting, destruction, and attacks. |
| their kids receive a rounded upbringing. | | | | 10. When you refuse to buy a game, explain to the |
| Here are a few guidelines to help: | | | | child why and make them understand why you |
| 1. Always befriend your children and know the games | | | | discourage playing certain games. |
| they play. Study guidelines given by the | | | | Gaming can be beneficial and introduce technology, |
| Entertainment Software Board and lead the | | | | problem solving, logic and spatial as well as motor |
| recommendations and appropriate guidelines given on | | | | skills. Games are known to heal too! Parents need to |
| the content label of games. | | | | understand the pros and cons of gaming and allow |
| 2. Store in your computer as a favorite and keep | | | | children to play games that are beneficial. |
| abreat of game reviews and ratings. | | | | Be wise and limit time of playing video games. |
| 3. Network with other parents as well as school and | | | | Encourage children to play in groups. Make time to |
| Y teachers. Share information and observations on | | | | play the games with the children. Understand the |
| kids and gaming. | | | | games and use the rating system as a guideline when |
| 4. Have an open relationship with the child or children | | | | purchasing a video game. Discourage children to |
| and promote a friendship and comfort level so that | | | | borrow games from peers. If they do then |
| the child shares its experiences and fears. | | | | encourage them to share with you what they have |
| 5. Be an observant parent and note any behavioral | | | | borrowed. Always make the effort of knowing what |
| changes shown by the child. | | | | the children are playing with. |
| 6. Be an informed and cautious buyer and question | | | | The gaming industry cares about Genx and so has |
| claims made by gaming companies. Feel free to voice | | | | put into place testing systems and advisory systems |
| your opinion if you feel any game has objectionable | | | | to protect children from the detrimental effects of |
| content. | | | | gaming. Use the internet to educate yourself on |
| 7. Give your child a rounded upbringing and introduce | | | | video and computer gaming and learn how to protect |
| many activities you can enjoy together like sports, | | | | your children. |
| hikes, sailing and so on. Outdoor activities benefit | | | | |