Question: is playing video games/ wathcing tv bad for kids/teenagers? are they good or bad?

Answer: I'm the father of 3 grown up children (19, 21 & 22) and each of them has had different interactions with video and video based games. Recent press releases state that it is good for them and failed to capture that it should be moderated. The eldest has always been consumed with Playstations and XBoxs and to this day remains unemployed. The next son has played computer games, sometimes for days but breaks away for long periods also and he is currently studying for his 3rd yr BiIT in Canada (our family is based in Australia). My 3rd child never really got into these games and I would say that her exposure to these games is very minimal, she is currently unemployed but is actively looking for employment.\n\nJust a snapshot for you to think about. I think exposure to video/computer games should be limited to two hours a day, four days a week. I believe watching TV is a different subject and except for study and bed times, I would not restrict my children from watch TV/DVD/Video shows at all. You also need to get them out so parents are responsible to spend time with their children and get them out of the house. In hindsight, I failed to do this.
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