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Should you allow your kids play video game? If so, how long? 
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Asked by JeniLin from Los Altos, CAAnswered 16 years ago.
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Hi JeniLin.
With my Service, we follow our Client's instructions regarding "playing video games," as my Sitters go directly to the Client's location. Playing video games sounds like a parent personal decision. I would contact a professional psych person to get the correct answer. I'm sure there are many variables. Sorry I haven't been much help, but thank you so much for asking.
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Answered by Mountain Sitters, LLC
Vail,
CO, 81657,
970-331-1763
(Novice with 2 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
video games that are educational and skill based are good for children. No more that 30 minutes per day. However video games that include negative behaviors are sometimes missed by parents. Do not purchase games unless you review content. Maybe ask another parent for suggestions as to the best videos. The number one thing that that children and families are missing out on is outdoor play for kids and families as a whole. Just remember that kids remember the "memories" of family time together not things that you buy them.
Answered by fmprep1 (Novice with 1 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
Sure, why not, but limit it and mix it with sports and/or outdoor activities.
Answered by Keyboard Tuning & Repair
Serving north Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania & surrounding area,
Stroudsburg,
PA, 18302,
973-361-8902
(Novice with 8 pts.)
Answered 15 years ago. -
Yes I m old and I play video games just not every day for hours on end in the summer about an hour a day is fine but get them out side or in to some sort of physical activity.
Answered by Central Texas Tae Kwon Do
2327 S. 57TH Street,
Temple,
TX, 76502,
254-715-8017
(Novice with 67 pts.)
Answered 15 years ago. -
No an expert on this subject...
Answered by Arts Alive 115 Surfrider Blvd Unit 4, Longs, SC, 29568, 843-602-3821 (Novice with 2 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
No we don't. Kids get their TV time at home and they don’t need it at preschool, they need the social skills and self motivation/entertainment skills that come from working independently and in groups.
Answered by Cascade Children's Montessori Inc.
17200 120th AVE SE [Use Google Map not Mapquest],
Renton,
WA, 98058,
425-228-0680
(Novice with 50 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
I have an eight year old son and I allow him 30 min on week-days and 2 hours to spend throughout the weekend as he chooses, either all at once or in increments. I also monitor the ratings and types of games he plays.
Answered by ABC Preschool 978 W Cleo Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257, 559-781-6556 (Novice with 4 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
only the wii because they actually have to move and for no more than 2 hours a day. Make them play outside. Hide n seek, kick the can, baseball, army, football, soccer, red flag, etc...
Answered by Johnnys Plumbing and Hydronics
730 S. 8th Street,
Canon City,
CO, 81212,
719-269-1252
(Novice with 24 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
Never more than 1 hour at a time. Unless of course you need a free babysitter, then 5 hours works, go for it
Answered by Ben's West Coast BBQ
Scotts Valley Hills,
Scotts Valley,
CA, 95066,
831-438-2863
(Novice with 156 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
Make your kids play video games that are educational and not of all violence. If you really want your kids to grow up well, let them out and play. You can enroll them in various sports activities. That is a much better option!
Links: bgctx.orgAnswered by roym (Novice with 8 pts.)
Answered 13 years ago.
