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Helpful Advice For Parents Monitoring Their Child's Video Game Playing

By Alejandro Sison


Video gaming offers something for everyone, literally. The virtual world can be used to turn you into a straight-A student or top-notch soldier, and everything in between. Check out the tips in the following article and learn more about the ways in which video gaming can enhance your life.

Be aware of the hidden dangers of online gaming. There can be an annual or monthly fee to play. Always check out any monthly video game site that children are interested in joining. Find out if there are any fees, and if so, whether the game is worth it.

A lot of online games these days offer players the option to earn new content or rewards by slowly working hard at it or by purchasing it. Look into the purchases required for some games. On one hand, there is not much more enjoyment in playing. These will also save you a lot of your precious time.

Some games fall into the "edutainment" genre. When purchasing for a child, stick to these titles and avoid the ones filled with violence or other questionable content. Search online for reviews by other parents to find some examples of games that may be appropriate for your child.

If you have video game rules for your family, get them on paper and hang them up for all to see. A visual guide to the rules has much greater impact on behavior than rules that are simply spoken, but never written down. Place them in a well-trafficked area like on your refrigerator door.

If you have a child that loves video games, make sure you set up some limits. Clearly express how much time a child can invest in one day and stick to it. You can also use video games as a reward when your child completes chores around the house. For example, you could set up a system where each chore they do gives them ten minutes of game time.

It doesn't matter if you turn your game on for fun, learning or training, one thing is certain: it can really make considerable improvements in just about anything you do. Whether you are trying to be a better student, soldier, chef or business owner, there isn't anything games can't teach!




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