Does Online Gaming Addiction in Children Need a Check?
As per analysts, a guidance is important in regards to ‘what to play’ and ‘how long to play’
The online gaming is a fun way to spend time and is equally popular among kids and adults but there are a few risks involved that the parents and caretakers need to be aware of.
Over the years, with the surge in internet and smartphone usage, the online gaming industry has come a long way.
Counter-strike, FIFA, Call of Duty and many others have attracted millions globally leaving behind the question of excessive consumption of screen time.
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Amid covid-19 pandemic, due to global closure of schools, children were mostly clung to their mobile phones or desktops for online gaming.
As per researches, online gaming industry boomed globally during lockdowns.
However, apart from the benefits, certain risk factors are important to be taken care of when it comes to online gaming for children.
As per analysts, a guidance is important in regards to ‘what to play’ and ‘how long to play’.
The children can be caught into online bullying and some severe sorts of gaming addiction if not monitored.
Recently, China has also restricted the time for children to 3 hours a week for online gaming.
Parents need to guide children about the set of rules including screen time limits, exposure of violence and cyber bullying.
Although most of the analysts urge parents to completely shut down gaming in children but it seems erroneous as online gaming is beneficial too in many ways.
