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At What Age Should Children Be Allowed to Play Video Games?

When should children be allowed to play video games? This is a difficult question with which many parents struggle and can apply to many forms of technology (e.g., TV, computer, cell phones, iPods). Such issues will probably grow thornier as technology advances and becomes even more ubiquitous.

As a kid, I grew up playing video games – from Pong onward. I’ve always both enjoyed and been fascinated by video games. I even did my dissertation research on the effects of video game violence on kids. So, I have a lot of knowledge about this topic given that I’m a life-long gamer, a psychologist who has researched their effects, and, now, a parent of two boys.

First off, video games are not inherently good or bad – they are just a medium, like TV, books, the Internet, and so on. They should not be categorically vilified. Like movies and books, there are games that educate and enlighten and there are games that pander to our primitive fascination with sex and violence.

There is very little research on the effects of video games on very young children, and that research is correlational as it would unethical to randomly assign 2-year-olds to either playing video games 2 hours per day or none at all. Exposing kids to violent video games as part of a research experiment is, of course, out of the question. However, I have heard of very young kids, even infants, being exposed to games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Halo. I know for a fact that some kids as young as age 3 are even playing such games.

TV, Video Games, and ADD/ADHD

The brains of young children are developing rapidly and there is some research to suggest that exposure to highly stimulating media, such as TV, might “wire” the brains of young children such that they grow accustomed to intense environments. Such children might become bored and inattentive when in less stimulating (or traditional) environments – like listening to a teacher give a lecture in class. So, there is a hypothesis (and some correlational research to support) that children exposed to TV at young ages are more likely to be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when they become older. If you’ve watched some of those Baby Einstein videos, you know what I mean! The correlational finding between TV viewing at young ages and ADD/ADHD would likely apply to video games as well.

Video Games as a Brain Booster?

Looking at things from a different perspective, the research on neuroplasticity indicates that the brain really is like a muscle in that it can grow in response to stimuli. Video games contain rich environments with many complex cognitive challenges that give brains quite a workout. There is a growing body of research to support that video game play improves cognitive functioning in many areas. Video games are listed as one of 6 known “brain boosters” in the Feb/Mar 2009 issue of Scientific American Mind. Indeed, Microsoft is looking into the educational benefits of typical video games.

On a related note, if I have to choose between my child watching Tom & Jerry or playing Super Mario Galaxy, I encourage him to play a video game because I think is a better workout for his brain than the passive experience of TV viewing.

Given that I grew up playing video games, playing video games with my oldest son has been a dream come true in many ways. But it is also a Pandora’s Box. If I left it all up to him, he’d play video games until he passed out from exhaustion. Trying to set limits with him on gaming can sometimes be a challenge. My biggest problem now is that his 2-year-old brother wants to join in the fun, and it is even more difficult to keep him away from the TV & games. As parents of two or more kids know, it’s easier to set limits with the first child. Younger siblings always want to do what big brother or sister is doing.

A Few Practical Guidelines

There’s no clear answer to the question of you should allow your kids to play video games, but I would say it is better to err on the safe side with limited exposure to various forms of electronic media at very young ages (under 3) with gradually more access as children get older. Even then, you should monitor and limit your children’s exposure and check to ensure that the content is appropriate. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (www.esrb.org) is a great resource for that.

I think video games, like TV, should be viewed as a privilege and not a right. Thus, children can get their limited access to games (and TV) only after they’ve fulfilled other responsibilities (e.g., homework, chores). Also, you should consider establishing an aggregate “media time” limit such that TV, the computer (for recreation), and video games all fall under one cap. Within that time cap (e.g., an hour per day), kids can decide upon how they want to divvy up their time.

Perhaps most importantly, you should aim to serve as good role model for your children. If you are trying to limit your child’s game time, but then you are always on your laptop, watch a lot of TV or keep it on for background noise, or play a lot of video games yourself, what do you expect your child will want? On the other hand, if you are active in sports, go throw the ball with your kids, have many hobbies, read a lot, and so on, it will send a powerful message to your kids. Children often adopt the values of their parents for good or bad. By being mindful of that and setting a good example, you will likely help your child stay on a path for personal and academic success.

 

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MyRazor $0.99 4+~~Blackbird~~Nalband Design~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/myrazor/id329675127?uo=5~~2009 Andrew Nalband~~1.1~~3657904~~5585137~~http://www.helloblackbird.com~~http://www.helloblackbird.com

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Pig Air $0.99 4+~~Icarus Interactive LLC~~Icarus Interactive LLC~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/pig-air/id319637878?uo=5~~2009 Icarus Interactive LLC~~1.2.0~~2102306~~5688052~~http://www.IcarusInteractive.com/~~http://www.IcarusInteractive.com/

Pig Rush $0.99 4+~~ReignDesign~~ReignDesign~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/pig-rush/id330072839?uo=5~~2009-2010 ReignDesign~~1.6.1~~3666344~~46613671~~http://pigrush.reigndesign.com/~~http://pigrush.reigndesign.com/support

Prototype 2 $68.49 Prototype 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of Radical Entertainment’s original best-selling open-world game of 2009 – Prototype and delivers the most over-the-top action game of 2012. Create a path through the viral wastelands of NYZ and build up a vast genetic arsenal as you hunt, kill and consume your way towards your ultimate goal, destroying Alex Mercer!

Prototype 2 $49.99 Prototype 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of Radical Entertainment’s original best-selling open-world game of 2009 – Prototype and delivers the most over-the-top action game of 2012. Create a path through the viral wastelands of NYZ and build up a vast genetic arsenal as you hunt, kill and consume your way towards your ultimate goal, destroying Alex Mercer!

Prototype 2 PS3 $59.99 The sequel to Radical Entertainment?s best-selling open-world action game of 2009, PROTOTYPE 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original PROTOTYPE and continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. You are Sgt James Heller, husband to a deceased wife and child and a soldier left simply to die. -As the game?s all-new infected protagonist, players will experience Sgt James Heller cutting a bloody swathe through the wastelands of post-viral New York Zero. Equipped with unparalleled new shapeshifting powers, players will gradually build a vast genetic arsenal of deadly new biological weapons and abilities as they hunt, kill and consume their way toward the ultimate goal – to kill?Alex?Mercer! Are you ready to murder your maker? -Prepare to unleash the ultimate form of shape-shifting devastation. Sgt James Heller?s incredible new Tendril power lets you lift and tear apart cars and military vehicles, ensnare powerful infected beasts and even rip large groups of enemies to shreds . Get ready to unleash hell!-Delivers the raw power of Character customization back into your hands, allowing players to creatively mix-n-match a devastating range of new Mutation perks into their ultimate Prototype. Faster and bigger locomotion abilities, sharper claws or even enhanced disguise abilities – the choice is yours!-Customize your killer-Next year, gamers will experience the epic story of Sgt James Heller attempting to take down the devil himself? Alex Mercer. Unraveled against the explosive backdrop of New York Zero and it?s vicious factions warring for control over the infection, Prototype 2 sets the stage for the ultimate showdown ?event” videogame of 2012.-The New York that humanity has come to know and love over the years no longer exists?it is now New York Zero, or more simply, NYZ.-Utilizing the unparalleled technology of Radical?s proprietary ?Titanium 2.0? engine, Prototype 2 will redefine gamer?s expectations of over-the-top open world action. Wi

Prototype 2 X360 $59.99 The sequel to Radical Entertainment?s best-selling open-world action game of 2009, PROTOTYPE 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original PROTOTYPE and continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. You are Sgt James Heller, husband to a deceased wife and child and a soldier left simply to die. -As the game?s all-new infected protagonist, players will experience Sgt James Heller cutting a bloody swathe through the wastelands of post-viral New York Zero. Equipped with unparalleled new shapeshifting powers, players will gradually build a vast genetic arsenal of deadly new biological weapons and abilities as they hunt, kill and consume their way toward the ultimate goal – to kill?Alex?Mercer! Are you ready to murder your maker? -Prepare to unleash the ultimate form of shape-shifting devastation. Sgt James Heller?s incredible new Tendril power lets you lift and tear apart cars and military vehicles, ensnare powerful infected beasts and even rip large groups of enemies to shreds . Get ready to unleash hell!-Delivers the raw power of Character customization back into your hands, allowing players to creatively mix-n-match a devastating range of new Mutation perks into their ultimate Prototype. Faster and bigger locomotion abilities, sharper claws or even enhanced disguise abilities – the choice is yours!-Customize your killer-Next year, gamers will experience the epic story of Sgt James Heller attempting to take down the devil himself? Alex Mercer. Unraveled against the explosive backdrop of New York Zero and it?s vicious factions warring for control over the infection, Prototype 2 sets the stage for the ultimate showdown ?event” videogame of 2012.-The New York that humanity has come to know and love over the years no longer exists?it is now New York Zero, or more simply, NYZ.-Utilizing the unparalleled technology of Radical?s proprietary ?Titanium 2.0? engine, Prototype 2 will redefine gamer?s expectations of over-the-top open world action. Wi

Question Of The Day $0 4+~~Sporkfly Media~~Sporkfly Media~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/question-of-the-day/id308140693?uo=5~~Al Katkowsky, 2009~~2.0~~3026907~~1208097~~http://www.questionofthedaybook.com~~http://www.questionofthedaybook.com

Real Racing $0.99 4+~~Firemint Pty Ltd~~Firemint Pty Ltd~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/real-racing/id318366258?uo=5~~2009 Firemint. All Rights Reserved~~1.25~~2991104~~142091688~~http://www.firemint.com/realracing~~http://www.firemint.com/contactus.htm

Real Soccer 2010 $6.99 4+~~Gameloft~~Gameloft S.A.~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/real-soccer-2010/id331357477?uo=5~~© 2009 Gameloft. All Rights Reserved. Gameloft, the Gameloft logo and Real Soccer are trademarks of Gameloft in the U.S. and/or other countries.~~1.4.7~~3149720~~154835400~~http://www.realsoccer2010.com~~http://www.gameloft.com/support.php

Real Soccer 2010 Free $0 4+~~Gameloft~~Gameloft S.A.~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/real-soccer-2010-free/id333576240?uo=5~~© 2009 Gameloft. All Rights Reserved. Gameloft, the Gameloft logo and Real Soccer are trademarks of Gameloft in the U.S. and/or other countries.~~1.0.9~~2008773~~54143753~~http://www.realsoccer2010.com~~http://www.gameloft.com/support.php

Red Bull Racing Challenge $1.99 4+~~Artificial Life, Inc.~~Artificial Life, Inc.~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/red-bull-racing-challenge/id346765327?uo=5~~2009 Artificial Life, Inc. All Rights Reserved.~~1.1.3~~3254725~~64156392~~http://www.artificial-life.com~~http://www.botme.com

Run! $0.99 9+~~Arthur Ham~~Arthur Ham~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/run/id327389981?uo=5~~Arthur Ham~~1.3.1~~2887448~~15985699~~http://www.arthurham.com~~http://www.arthurham.com/apps/run

Samurai: Way of the Warrior HD $4.99 17+~~MADFINGER Games, a.s.~~MADFINGER Games, a.s.~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/samurai-way-of-the-warrior-hd/id377386379?uo=5~~MADFINGER Games, a.s.~~1.10~~2899164~~60118702~~http://www.madfingergames.com~~http://www.madfingergames.com

Shape Builder LITE – The Preschool Learning Puzzle Game $0 4+~~Darren Murtha Design~~Darren Murtha~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/shape-builder-lite-the-preschool/id310642448?uo=5~~2009 Darren Murtha Design~~1.0~~1590381~~4669096~~http://www.touchscreenpreschoolgames.com/games/shape-builder-lite-free-preschool-learning-app~~http://www.touchscreenpreschoolgames.com/support-for-toddler-iphone-games

Sony KLV32V400AE 32 Bravia Multi-System LCD TV with All Region M, B/G, D/K, I $729.99 This Sony KLV32V400AE 32″ Multi-System LCD TV is designed to receive and display all Analog television broadcasts following NTSC – PAL – SECAM Standards around the world. This set does not have a built-in ATSC Digital TV Tuner and, therefore, will not be compatible for Digital-TV reception. Digital-TV will be a standard adopted in the USA after 2/17/2009 and this TV will not receive over-the-air reception without an Optional external converter box. This set does not include a Sony USA warranty.–The 32″ (81cm) V-series BRAVIA is made for seamless Connectivity with all your other entertainment devices so that regardless of your needs, you can still be entertained with just one sleek and stylishly designed product.-HD Ready-BRAVIA Engine 2-Improved Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)-MPEG Noise Reduction-Intelligent Picture-S-Force Front Surround -Specifications:-LCD Screen Size: 32″ (81cm), 16:9-TV System: M, B/G, D/K, I-Colour System: NTSC 3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43 (AV In), PAL 60 (AV In)-Video Signal: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p -Display Resolution: 1366 x 768-Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2-Backlight Module: CCFL-Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes-Theatre Mode: Yes-24P True Cinema: Yes-MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes-Viewing Angle: 178 degree-Screen Format: Wide Zoom / Normal / Full / Zoom-Picture Mode: Vivid / Standard / Cinema-3D Digital Comb Filter: Yes -Sound Mode: Dynamic / Standard / Clear Voice-Surround Mode: S-Force / Simulated Stereo-Voice Zoom: Yes-Surround: S-Force-Stereo System: NICAM, A2-Audio Output Power: 10W + 10W -Digital Media Port: 1-HDMI / Audio In: 3/1-Component / Audio In: 2-Composite / Audio In: 3-HD15 PC Input / Audio: 1-Composite Keeping a top-quality restaurant takes a lot of work, and your waitress will need help-keep the place clean, make deliveries, ring up customers, and more. Also features three difficulty levels, over 10 additional cooking mini-games, and Free Mode to replay

Spider: Hornet Smash $0 4+~~Tiger Style~~Tiger Style Games~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/spider-hornet-smash/id346102709?uo=5~~2009 Tiger Style LLC~~1.0~~2196522~~9552457~~http://www.tigerstylegames.com~~http://www.tigerstylegames.com

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Challenge $0.99 17+~~Sony Pictures Television~~Sony Pictures Television~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/sports-illustrated-swimsuit/id331393447?uo=5~~SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Used by permission. Copyright © 2009 Time Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Challenge, the mobile game, produced, designed and published by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.~~3.0~~2400891~~5741740~~http://~~http://mobile.sonypictures.com/faq

Swift Assort Lite $0 4+~~Morning Egg Inc.~~Morning Egg Inc~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/swift-assort-lite/id343988357?uo=5~~2009 Morning Egg Inc~~1.1~~2263380~~9836983~~http://www.morningegg.com/?bid=16&eid=5~~http://www.morningegg.com

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $15.19 Used – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $14.05 Used – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $15.19 New – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt p

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $14.05 New – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt p

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $15.19 Used – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt

TV-Programmer: Kenny vs. Spenny, VILD Med Dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- RS-F Dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009 $14.47 Used – Kilde: Wikipedia. Sider: 28. Kapitler: Kenny vs. Spenny, Vild med dans, MTV Europe Music Awards, 90- rs-f dselsdagen, Disney Channel Games, Lotto, Talent 2009, Talent 2008, Programmer p Cartoon Network, Top Gear, Smagsdommerne, Vore v rste r, S ndag, Magasinet s ndag, MTV Video Music Awards, De uaktuelle nyheder, Wulffmorgenthaler, Angora by Night, Sandhedens Time, Top of the Pops, Mockumentary, Morgenflimmer, Teatret ved Ringvejen, Pilot Guides, Eleva2ren, Talkshow, Jersild & Spin, Nytt