How TV and Video Games can effect your child!

You may ask….. Are TV and Video Games That Bad?

Can Playing video games make your child aggressive? YES!

Battling fake villains can be a lot of fun — especially when you win. But some video games are really violent, with people getting punched, kicked, or shot. These games can make you forget that it’s dangerous to hit or hurt people. Kids who play a lot of violent video games sometimes feel angry or think about starting fights.

See if the sentences below are true for your child.

	They get into fights to solve your problems.
	They spend less time doing homework and playing with their friends.
	They have angry thoughts or outbursts.

What you can do about it:

• Play video games that are rated E for Everyone, and skip violent Teen (T) or Mature (M) games.
• Try your child’s games before you allow them start playing a new game.
• Don’t allow your child to play video games for more than one hour a day.

2. Can computer time Make You and your child Tired and grumpy? YES!

You say its bedtime, but your child can’t tear themselves away from the computer. If they stay up late playing on the computer, they won’t get a good night’s sleep. They will feel tired the next day and will have trouble paying attention in school.

See if the sentences below are true for your child.

	They stay up late on school nights playing computer games.
	You have to drag them out of bed in the morning and they seem overly tired.
	They have trouble sleeping or seem hyped up after playing on the computer.

What you can do about it:

• Turn off the computer at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
• Move the computer out of your child’s bedroom.
• Relax before bed by reading or listening to soft music (you may want to remove your child’s smart phone if they have one. You are after all the parent and you should take control

3. Can too much video game playing  hurt my child? YES

When you press the same buttons on your video game over and over again, you put stress on your fingers and wrists. Your hands and fingers can start to tingle, hurt, or lose feeling. People who play too many video games sometimes get pain in their thumbs, called “gamer’s thumb.” If you hunch over your game, you can also have pain in your neck or back.

Signs you’re playing too often:

See if the sentences below are true for your child.

	Complain fingers are tingling, painful, or can’t feel them.
	Complain neck feels sore and stiff.
	Complain wrists hurt (particularly when doing homework).

What you can do about it:

Restrict your child’s game playing.. If it gets that bad, they obviously are playing too much, however you are not alone, this is a common problem in most households now.

If you need help, advice or any further information regarding the above issues, or if you would like to book an appointment to have your child assessed, contact The Lighthouse Learning Centre on the contact details below:

Tel: +202 2521 3160 /  +202 2521 3162

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