Why the children are being addicted to play the computer games?

Computer games are really addictive especially to kids nowadays, as in the case of my sons who are more into playing than studying. I have tried different tactics and sometimes worked for a while, but then still they would go on playing again. I have secured a password to my computer, so they can't play when i'm not around, but they tend to go to the computer shops when that happens. The last option i had was the 'reward system', they do a chore and i let them play, which i think has worked best right now. They are entitled to do things they want [playing computer games] and at the same time helping in the house chores which my wife is very grateful for, lol!

Thats the way to entertainment.When i was kid i used to play games as well.Sometime friends were not available and there is nothing else to do so used to open computer to play games. Sometimes its good way of passing time but addiction of such a things is bad.

I have that same experience. But it’s not with my kids, it’s with my young cousins. They are so addicted in computer games that even if I don’t let them play at home, they’ll find other options. They would either go to our neighbor’s or play at an arcade nearby. Their parents would then keep looking for them since they don’t go home around dinnertime because they’re too distracted with the game. What I did as a solution is I let them play at home but they have to pay for it. It could either be cash (just to lessen our payment on the electric bill) or by doing some chores. At least, their parents would be more secure since they’re just in our house. It’s better than being somewhere else where they might not be safe. Actually, I am also guilty with computer addiction. When I have heard of a game that interests me, I find a way to get it. I won’t also stop until I have finished it. But as much as possible, I try not to get tempted anymore. For now, I can control my PC addiction. I let myself get distracted b doing chores at home or posting comments at myLot.

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Addicted is someone who intensely long engage to a certain activity that sooth their senses. children feel restless with it out and they direct their energy towards it. They become less focus and become more restless, that is why they divert for a while and start again. Is there a solution. I think so, there is! Fist, decide to make solution for them. Second, make a sound policy with regards of the use of computer at home. Third, design a program or activity for your children that they will divert their mind. Give them task to accomplish. Fourth, give quality time with them not only at home. You can bring them somewhere according to your budget.Lastly, put password to your computer and assign adult to open.

As children, we are not mature enough to take care of ourself and have major responsibilities on us. We do not know a lot about the world and we are still learning. We cannot do much so we tend to not care until we are fully adults/teenagers. As kids, we like to have fun and be entertained whether it's from computer games, video games, the television, or hanging out with our friends. You can do nothing about this situation except maybe punishing them or putting a limit on the amount of time they spend playing computer games. Eventually they will understand that computer games are not important in their life, and they will eventually get over it. Kids will be kids.

Well as I am like those kids, i was born with a controller in my hand. but eventually i did outgrow it but I ofcourse still play computer games. forcing kids to read books may let them associate books with boredom so i think letting them read by themselves is the best way but pointing them in that direction is a hard thing to do.

hi, children or adults we too get engaged in things which we arent to do.We stop children becox they are dependents.See it is simple we need a relaxation to mind so we need to do something all the time friends or parents wont be with children so they want somethign to keep their mind on work and forget the loneliness.it can be anything a video game or a chat with friends all the time we cant sit on the job or in the kitchen or doing some household work,all need some rest and all work and no play will almost do stress to anyone.

Unfortunately, it's not only children who are addicted to computer games. Even adults are. But, since adults have less responsibilities and more time to play, they're the ones who get to play more. I read that some computer games make the game really addictive to the point of infusing psychological principles. Maybe, you should give them other things to do, like swimming or hiking, etc. These activities are not only fun but are healthy for them.

Kids are more addicted to games now than ever before. They have gotten less active outside, less active period. Kids today rather play video games than play outside as the generation before them. It's probably because of the new modern technology. And the parents allow this sort of inactivity.

It is true that a lot of children nowadays are addicted to computer games. Their faces are almost glued on thier computer screens. In my opinion, the parents or guardians of these children should control the time in which the children spend on playing virtual games on PCs, laptops, etc.Other forms of entertainment must be provided to them. Of course, these materials have to be enticing to the eyes of the youngsters inorder for them to be interested. These may include colored storybooks with moral lessons, playing indoor and outdoor games, and enrolling children in art workshops such as painting, dancing, and singing.

My kids are like that especially now the school's off. They'll stay all afternoon here in our rentals and I can't stop them. So we made a compromise that after playing for two hours they'd stop and rest their eyes for an hour. I'm doing this because I worry about their eyes. I think it's inevitable because its the technology of the century. Anyway, children also learn a lot from computers with proper guidance I think its fine. Its just for the summer anyway, when school starts again, then they'll have to play only on weekends.

i know video games are very addictive. i am 60 years old- and i have been playing video games for the past 5 years- i have stopped a few months ago but i understand why. a lot of them are so real and involving- the only solution is to take away the game box from the kids regularly.let the kids find other activities once in a while.

Children play computer games because: 1. They wanna have fun. 2. They wanna prove that they can also be a winner. In the first case, parents may encourage their children to join those fun clubs, like sport club, dancing club. Let children have friends, and enjoy fun activity with their friends in the community. I'm quite sure that if children have friends who they can have fun with, their demand in computer will eventually be decreased. In the second case, parents may encourage their children to do what they like, or what they can do best, in order to let them know that they can also be a great person in real world.