How Much is Too Much Gaming?

 I do not think there is a problem with playing video games, just not for a long period of time. There are some positive feedback from playing video games. Well-designed video games are natural teachers that provide immediate feedback on the player’s success by distributing reinforcements and punishments, assist in learning at different rates, and offer opportunities to practice to the point of mastery. Video games also can adapt themselves to individual learners and train players in a way that helps them transfer knowledge or skills to the real world.

 I believe that twenty-one billion hours of gaming per week is not the answer to save the world. Playing video games too much could lead to a number of physical consequences like headaches, backaches, sleep disturbances, and eating regularities.  Seizures are also a scary event that can come from playing video games too often. We are in a society where we encourage children to get out and play and be physically active, not stay inside and play video games.

Parents have an important role to play to ensure that the negative or harmful effects of video games do not outweigh the positive ones. They can limit the amount of time fro playing and also take into account the rating of video games while purchasing them. Parents can also participate in the game and discuss the harmful effects violence and aggression. Children and teenagers should be encouraged to participate in other games and activities so that they do not get addicted to video games.