![]() ![]() Because some games can last longer than others and it is difficult for the adults to monitor how many games are played, a good rule of thumb is “you may play X number of games or one hour, whichever is longer and then you must turn off the video game and begin your homework.” Set a timer to help younger children (and resistant teens) know when their time is up.Ģ) If your child does not follow rule #1, then for every minute the child plays longer than an hour, that time is deducted from the next day (or several days) of game time. ![]() ![]() We recommend setting a certain number of games and/or time limit on video games that can be played after school before homework must begin. If video game playing is interfering with academics, socialization, sleep, or family time, then you may need to rethink the video game playing rules in your home.ġ) Set limits on the times of day when video game play is allowed.Īfter school may be a great time for kids to unwind and relax from their busy school day, but playing video games right before bed may make it difficult for them to relax and fall asleep. If you haven’t read our original article on video game playing time, take a look at what 4 questions to ask yourself to determine if your kids’ video game playing time is too much. Most parents feel that their kids are playing video games too long. Is Your Child Playing Video Games Too Much?
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