Does playing video games make you childish?

No matter your age, playing video games does not make you childish. Billions of adults play games every single day and have fun doing so.

Is playing video games considered self care?

Research reveals that playing video games, particularly VR games, can reduce pain caused by medical procedures, or chronic illness. Whilst on the topic of self-care, there are games out there which have been developed to help you cope with the physical aspects of stress and anxiety.

What qualifies as video game addiction?

Video game addiction (VGA), also known as gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder, is generally defined as the problematic, compulsive use of video games that results in significant impairment to an individual’s ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time.

Why do I start snoring before I fall asleep?

When the muscles in their upper throat relax during sleep, the tissues close in and block the airway. This stop in breathing is called apnea. Loud snoring is a telltale symptom of OSA. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through the narrowed or blocked airway.

Is it my fault if my child is obsessed with video games?

Again… he was obsessed, and he didn’t want to do anything else. No movies, sports, or trips to the ice cream shop. The thing we need to keep in mind is that none of this is their fault. It’s my fault. Video games and personal devices were built to be addicting. It’s my job to protect them from these things in their youth.

Who is to blame for our addiction to video games?

There’s no one to blame but myself. We have the power to fix the problem but we lack the discipline to actually implement a plan and be consistent. You may think I’m being extreme, but I truly observed addiction like qualities in my son as I attempted to remove video games from his life.

Does your child only want to play video games?

No one needs to do it exactly like the next person but if your child only ever wants to play video games and has no interest or intent to do anything else, then it is a serious problem that needs to be corrected.

Can too much gaming be a bad thing?

Too much gaming CAN be a bad thing, but not always. Be careful that in trying to find a balance that YOU (and your dad) are happy with, you don’t swing the pendulum too far the other way and prevent him from doing one of his favorite hobbies which could instead be turned into an awesome tool to teach programming.