Video Games: Should You Let Your Children Play?

Video Games: Should You Let Your Children Play?
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Video games have come a long way from the days of Pong. Today’s games are immersive, realistic, and an integral part of many kids’ social lives. Many also contain more adult content and violence than their simpler predecessors, and concerns are increasing about their addictiveness and overall impact on our children.
Many parents try their best to find a balance between setting limits to protect their children while allowing them to participate. Others aim to reduce their kids’ exposure to video games as much as possible.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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