Online Game addicts=Worrying parents.

[YOSHIE]

I need a little bit of advice, what I have to tell others, this concerns children and parents, of course their children are involved in online game addiction.

Note: their child is not involved in money gambling or casinos, but they are involved in online gaming.
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Just get to the point:

In the neighborhood where I live, there is currently a boom in online games for children and adolescents, this is the worst phenomenon that is being faced by many parents today, because they are still in school and their future is very long and bright, if this can't be prevented what the world of the next generation of children says, their brains are covered with online games.

Yesterday there was a parent who complained to me, that includes my family too, he confided in me: his son is currently quite naughty as long as he is addicted to online games, doesn't want to eat, didn't want to take a shower, didn't want to sleep and didn't want to hear what his parents were saying, his mind was only playing, playing and playing online games.

What can I say, I honestly feel sorry to see them, against his son's stubborn behavior, honestly I can't say good advice for them other than 'hit' them, but that's not a good solution to say.

So, I need a little advice to tell them the best way to make their children obey their parents.

Friends, do not hesitate to give a little advice to their parents, so that their children can change to leave addiction to online games and want to learn like other normal children who are not involved in online games.

any advice is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

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[robelneo]

The child is in a dangerous situation, the parents should take action immediately, his mind is corrupted and will soon exhaust itself I have seen kids developing epilepsy because of the addition, these are still kids if you cannot stop them now, you cannot stop them later, it's better to take action now or face the consequences, take out the internet connection if he is playing an online game and keep his gadget and limit his time playing, it's better to take action now or lose the child.

[Vaskiy]

This is a global problem. In my country recently one video got viral. In that a small boy who is around the age of 16 found roaming with a play gun in hands. When he was questioned he keeps answering as if he's into the game. It is a must to have parental control at the early stage, or else situation can deviate to any extent. Some even lost their life on cardiac arrest while playing online games.

[acener]

I need a little bit of advice, what I have to tell others, this concerns children and parents, of course their children are involved in online game addiction.

Note: their child is not involved in money gambling or casinos, but they are involved in online gaming.
Example:


Just get to the point:

In the neighborhood where I live, there is currently a boom in online games for children and adolescents, this is the worst phenomenon that is being faced by many parents today, because they are still in school and their future is very long and bright, if this can't be prevented what the world of the next generation of children says, their brains are covered with online games.

Yesterday there was a parent who complained to me, that includes my family too, he confided in me: his son is currently quite naughty as long as he is addicted to online games, doesn't want to eat, didn't want to take a shower, didn't want to sleep and didn't want to hear what his parents were saying, his mind was only playing, playing and playing online games.

What can I say, I honestly feel sorry to see them, against his son's stubborn behavior, honestly I can't say good advice for them other than 'hit' them, but that's not a good solution to say.

So, I need a little advice to tell them the best way to make their children obey their parents.

Friends, do not hesitate to give a little advice to their parents, so that their children can change to leave addiction to online games and want to learn like other normal children who are not involved in online games.

any advice is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

I also has been addicted to online games but not to the point that I would risk my own health I would admit sometimes I forget to take meals but I at least eat more than 3 times a day,
I also have a problem in sleeping but I make sure that I still get 8 or more hours of sleep.
The only advice that I could give to the parents is don't force their kids to instantly change and learn to blend in with them.
I think what my parents did really help me back then they support me on my games and even watch some online tournaments with me to make sure they would have some topic that would get my interest and always have something to talk to before bringing up the Real Topic that they want to talk to.
My parents also have their way to make sure I eat even if it wasn't on time but they always check on me and remind me to eat.

P.S this happened when I was still a student and I must admit that it did reflect on my grades but I also manage to fix it.

[Wexnident]

Hmmm, well what age is the child at? Honestly, I would opt to leave them out, like argue with them that you can play your games as long as you eat on time, sleep on time and follow orders (this basically means that you guarantee them free time of playing). I myself always play games, but I've learned to schedule it out all on my own whenever I had deadlines or stuff that I need to do. Let the kid learn by themselves on how to manage their time scheds since the only thing they'd listen to is whatever they themselves plan, not to others.

Also stop talking like gaming is a disease or something. See here, the fact that kids are able to enjoy their time for entertainment this early on simply means that whatever sufferings the early generations had was never passed on, and that's a positive imo. Now, if it's borderline addiction though, things change. Though honestly if its still early on, I'd leave the kid alone with a few rules here and there to follow. Kids are just like that after all, you can never really persuade them with anything persuasive since well, they're kids.

[peter0425]

any advice is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

I have this same problem months ago when the pandemic closes schools and make the student goes Online , My children got bored in house and starts finding things to make them enjoy and that brings them to Playing online games.

But since they are allowed to Hold their gadgets permanently since they also use for school and projects? they become addicted and starts changing behavior.

So what i did? I took the gadgets from them and handling Only when school time and with projects things but in my presence then starts becoming cool again and now they are not grounded anymore.

[Lorence.xD]

I would say that you let them play when they ask you and always tell them to have a limited time, if you raised your kid right pretty sure that he will follow what you are saying and always be in control in your house in terms of online time, set some limit on how long the Internet is for the kid or buy some board games and play with your kid. Also, don't use mobile devices or online games as a pacifier if they are young, old habits die hard.

[YOSHIE]

Thanks for everything for your advice, global.

Honestly, for now I can not do anything to tell their parents / prevent it, the fact: this case is really addicted to online gaming, there are some suggestions that I have passed on to them.

For example:
• try unplugging the WF at home, or turning off a single current or coax them nicely and take them out for a walk, did not seem to produce good results.

But in vain, they can still go out looking for wf at the nearest stall playing via cellphone and forget to go home, it's really hard to stop them from playing online games, because their parents do not have 24 hours with the child, out of control.

They are very stubborn to compromise, this is all due to the pandemic at that time, all student activities online learning, the effect is messy, it's hard to talk about.

I hope there is another way to solve all these problems, maybe the child should be taken to a specialist in piscology.....! piskology might be a good solution, what do you think.

[electronicash]

the pandemic has really put us all online. there is nothing much to do when all of you can't go out. and so afraid of covid. we all resort to entertain ourselves with TV and computer. it's addicting too that is why i tend to let her watch channels like Animal Planet or anything documentary but end up still watching cartoons and playing video games. this is making them very anti-social.

she used to just play and ride a bike in the neighborhood which i also bring her to the playground where kids are also playing. she made friends there that we can chat about every dinner like what they did in the park.

[Jawhead999]

I think got addicted on online games is normal since playing games need a lot money and fun, but if he got addicted until not eating and not want to sleep he need to watch a motivation film or something like a touching story. Because if we force him to stop playing by take off internet connection, take his phones etc he will be mad and can do something that we don't want him to do (e.g. drunk, drugs, etc).

This problem can't be solved until him realized playing online games isn't useful for his future, except he can become a pro player.

[Chato1977]

Just take their gadget away mate, We are the parent and we must be the one to be the Boss.

They will have their own decisions once they have own work but for now. We parents must decide for them no matter what.

And i think it is very uncommon that we are too much worrying while we must be the dominant one.

[Twinkledoe]

I think got addicted on online games is normal since playing games need a lot money and fun, but if he got addicted until not eating and not want to sleep he need to watch a motivation film or something like a touching story. Because if we force him to stop playing by take off internet connection, take his phones etc he will be mad and can do something that we don't want him to do (e.g. drunk, drugs, etc).

This problem can't be solved until him realized playing online games isn't useful for his future, except he can become a pro player.

You have a point on that. Because if the solution is abrupt change and total elimination, they will be rebellious and may do something worse. I believe, look for alternative activities that they may get their interest, like camping, going to the beach or any outdoor activities that they will like. Sometimes the lack of other activities is the reason why they got hooked, especially during this pandemic. You can also make an agreement with them, since they are already hooked, you can tell them that they can play once their homework is done, you need to limit their gaming time. And also, they will get the money from you as a parent, so make a truce with them. They need to break the habit in some way.

[ethereumhunter]

Usually, that happens when the parents are too busy with their activity, so they decide to give their children mobile phones or other gadgets so their child will not disturb them. It happens everywhere, especially for young parents and in this situation, their children are not freely doing something outdoor. It needs more attention from the parents and need not play with their gadget or busy with their works and give the attention to their children. Maybe the parents can ask their children to do something that can give their family warm situations so their children will not be busy with their gadgets.

[bisdak40]

Honestly, for now I can not do anything to tell their parents / prevent it, the fact: this case is really addicted to online gaming, there are some suggestions that I have passed on to them.

For example:
• try unplugging the WF at home, or turning off a single current or coax them nicely and take them out for a walk, did not seem to produce good results.

Whenever i do this, he just popped-up from his room instantly.

This is one of the downside of having this technology, you are together in one house and yet it seems that you are far from each other as you don't talk often as your kids are always in their gadgets.

Personally, this is my biggest problem at the moment and when i consulted my colleagues at work about this situation, they too are having this problem so i'm not alone.

My solution is i talked to my kid and explained to him the disadvantages if he kept on playing with his gadgets for a long time. Good thing that he understand and we made an agreement that he could only play for a certain hour of the day and then surrender his gadgets to me after.

This might not work with others but harsh action against them would not work as this would only aggravates the situation, just my thought.

[AicecreaME]

Honestly, I don't know if this thread is in the right section since it's not about gambling but here's my opinion.

First, the child's parents doesn't raise him well to be like that. Second, if they raised their son well, they would not come to the point where they are having a hard time about their son not listening to them because he got a game addiction. The only thing they have to do is to confiscate his gadgets and have a deep talk about it, that's all.

Parents should not scold their children instantly, hence they need to be more understanding and explain why game addiction is bad to health. Don't shout at your children, talk to him gently for him to understand.

[samcrypto]

I understand the effect of too much playing online to the health of the Child, but for me if the parents will just support his game, he can be a good player that can compete around the world and make huge money of course this is not easy to achieve though. Online games are now considered as Esports, there's a bright future on this one but then again this will still depend on every parents on how they see online games. For me, as a player I'll support my Child if he wants to play online games, I just need to properly guide him so he'll stay on the right way as he grew older.

[bitterguy28]

i once become an online games lover and i played more than the time allot and spend more that my budget was.

But i know that this will change upon maturity , and these kids maybe confused if what they really wanted to do in their free time.

Sometimes it is also a Family issue for not letting them learn how to value time with family and letting their kids playing games all the time.

[danherbias07]

There should be none to explain to them. It's a parents responsibility to discipline their child.
Whatever kind of discipline they fed them is how a child will behave.

I have a 4 year old kid growing and being used to watching videos, playing games and other stuffs.
It's like his gadget is his brother. Whenever I say I will throw it away he goes with a tantrum.
Before that was the case but now it's different. I always explain to him there should only be time upon using his gadget.
1. When he wakes up, breakfast first. No gadget.
2. Take a bath first, still no gadget but afterward watching television with our supervision.
3. Write or read and the gift will be usage of his gadget the whole afternoon.
4. At night he can use it until it drains its battery so we don't charge it fully making him sleep early.

He got used to it and that's his routine everyday. There is a day when we let him rest in reading and writing, just like how schools have weekends.
If he fails to follow the routine, there will be consequences.

[Mauser]

What can I say, I honestly feel sorry to see them, against his son's stubborn behavior, honestly I can't say good advice for them other than 'hit' them, but that's not a good solution to say.

So, I need a little advice to tell them the best way to make their children obey their parents.

Friends, do not hesitate to give a little advice to their parents, so that their children can change to leave addiction to online games and want to learn like other normal children who are not involved in online games.

any advice is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

This is a very hard topic, I will try give my 5 cents as I know a little bit about online gaming and it's addiction. So first of all, it is very normal for any young boy these days to be gaming online, all their friends doing it from school. Then on top of that we have this awful pandemic where most outdoor activities are canceled. It makes it very hard to do things beside online gaming. I used to play FPS and my parents hated it, they were afraid I would one day go to school and blow it up - complete crazy ideas of my parents - they just didn't know any better.

Just telling your child what to do with out them understanding why will be very hard, especially if he is stubborn. My advise would be to try and talk to him, make him understand that he is gaming to much. But you also need to understand his point of view. In my opinion it would be best to try and limit his time per day or per week. Give him a certain amount of hours he can play so he can choose his own time when he wants to use them. Work together.

[alegotardo]

any advice is very much appreciated.

This is a problem that has always existed but has been aggravated in this pandemic, since even face-to-face classes and human interaction with other people have been replaced by "online tasks". Children and adolescents are the ones who suffer most from this.

I think that everything depends on the age of the child and the "control" that the parents have over them, or better said... the respect that the children have with the parents.

Certainly, the first step is dialogue. Parents need to explain the situation to their children and the consequences that a lot of time online can have in the future.
Second, it's necessary to define limits, but this cannot be done on the basis of imposition, both must be willing to do so.

But, if the situation of parents and children is already at a "complicated" level, then it may be necessary to seek outside help.