playing video games......

Philippines
March 15, 2007 10:29pm CST
may 2-year-old daughter spend too much time playing video games.... can spending too much time playing video games hurt my child???
6 responses
• Philippines
20 Mar 07
Somehow yeah, coz it will bring your child some stress like whenever she got lose of the game it will affect her behavior for that day or even the other if she didnt win still.. we should really understand that, playing video games for minor childs are not recommended though they really love it! We should also provide it for them but lets just minimize it like allowing them every weekends and if they have school, they are not allow to play! They should know that terms and conditions! Have a nice day ahead
• United States
17 Mar 07
Honestly, *personally* I would be worried. I do think 2 years old is too young to play video games, and most of them are definately not suitable for a child that young. Are there any other kids around she could play with? Maybe outside? Or maybe you could play with her yourself... It probably won't be easy to break the habit of playing video games so much, but I'm thinking it would probably be easier now than later. Excessive video game playing is'nt really good for any age. (Even 27. *coughs and looks at husband*.)
• United States
16 Mar 07
im sorry to be so blunt but why are you letting a 2 yr old child play video games to begin with?My 2 yr old does 2 yr old things.He plays with his toys and runs around like a lunatic.He watches carttons sometimes.Yes video games can hurt a child.Its a known medical fact that too much video game playing can hurt anyone mentally.You shouldnt let your 2 yr old play video games.
16 Mar 07
I think that it's fine to let your daughter play video games as long as you limit the amount of time she spends on them. I watched a programme a few months back and it proved that children who used computers and video games became very intelegent adults and computer literate, what is very uesfull in our day and age where everything is computerised.
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
16 Mar 07
Yes, I do believe that spending an excessive amount of time on video games can be damaging. Limit that time to an hour or so and attempt to get your little one to engage in other activities to stimulate her physically and mentally. Playing video games is not harmful in moderation. It does teach hand eye coordination and in this technologically advanced world, it sure doesn't hurt to learn! I hope this helps! I too have a child who loves video and computer games.
• United States
17 Mar 07
I don't think that a 2 year old should be playing video games at all. For an older child I would have no problem with it in moderation, but 2 is just too young.