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Yeah, I think this gets at something important. If the options are homework, reading a book, building something, or playing Fortnight, 90% of kids are going to
by bscphil 4y ago
Yeah, I think this gets at something important. If the options are homework, reading a book, building something, or playing Fortnight, 90% of kids are going to pick the video game. If most of the time they only have the first three options, finding a better balance is going to be easier.
Forcing children to do one particular thing (above and beyond what is required to survive in this cruel world) is probably bad. Making sure the options they have to choose from are healthy, non-addictive, and engaging is probably necessary, though.
- manmal 4y agoIt’s pretty complicated, because from a certain age they might spend time with friends who exclusively play Fortnite, and talk about nothing else. Additionally, if we just limit screen time too much, that might lead to a feeling of scarcity, and overindulgence when the chance presents itself.
- vanilla_nut 4y agoWorth noting that in car-dependent hellish suburban and rural America, video games may be the only way kids can socialize on an average weeknight, especially if they aren’t interested in sports. It’s tricky to let your kids socialize but also keep them away from toxic platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, etc.