Protect adolescents from exposure to violent video games, the Harvard Mental Health Letter
Boston, MA (Vocus) October 7, 2010
American households are increasingly besieged by zombies invading aliens threatening, menacing and criminal. The fact that these beings exist on the screen? Like a character from the popular video games? Perhaps a small consolation to parents anxious to limit their children? S exposed to violence. October issue reports Harvard Mental Health Letter which is on violence in video games concerns probably exaggerated, but also offers advice on how parents can keep any possible damage.
First, check GAMEA a video? s Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating to better understand what type of content, the game a. It may also help to place video game consoles and computers in public areas of the house like the kitchen or living room, rather than children? S room. Finally, limit the amount of time writing for young people play these games. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends two hours or less of the total broadcasting time per daya? A limit television and computer games and video included.
Dr. Michael Miller, editor of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, says that video games have much in common with other professions that are enjoyable and rewarding, but can be dangerous in some contexts. Parents can better protect their children against the rest with them and provides a framework and guidance to give.
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