Findings from a Victorian coroner’s report remind us we still don’t fully understand how problematic gaming ties into other factors in a person’s life.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Findings from a Victorian coroner’s report remind us we still don’t fully understand how problematic gaming ties into other factors in a person’s life.
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Discord is a desktop, web and mobile app for messaging, usually through written chats, similar to workplace communication app Slack. Before he allegedly killed 10 people in a Buffalo supermarket, the suspected shooter left a string of racist writings on the forum.
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A day ahead of release, a reviewer's seizure prompts changes to the hotly anticipated game.
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With so much of what we consider normal on indefinite hiatus, the allure of Fortnite is hard to ignore.
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You might say to your son, “While your friends might think they’re being funny or cool, words can do harm, and repeating slurs is fundamentally degrading to the groups they are used against.”
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Criminals are making virtual connections with children through gaming and social media platforms. One popular site warns visitors, “Please be careful.”
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Until he was diagnosed with cancer, “Allied” lived a double life.
This story needs to be watched by parents to make them aware that gamer's online friends can be as supportive as face to face friends and family. I don't think they are mutually exclusive, but it is 'real'. Don't ever say "that's not the real world". It's just another world, that can be as real as the physical world we live in. Just have to find the balance between both.
This story needs to be watched by parents to make them aware that gamer's online friends can be as supportive as face to face friends and family. I don't think they are mutually exclusive, but it is 'real'. Don't ever say "that's not the real world". It's just another world, that can be as real as the physical world we live in. Just have to find the balance between both.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/discord-where-teens-rule-and-parents-fear-to-tread-11560245402
If your teens play videogames, there’s a good chance they’ve found their way to the Discord chat service, or will soon.
In case you haven’t heard of it, there’s plenty of good, but also a lot o
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The World Health Organisation has officially recognised “gaming disorder”, but there is a far bigger addiction afflicting many more people.
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The World Health Organisation has classified gaming disorder as an addiction. But it involves more than just playing videogames for hours on end. Here's how to spot it and what you can do about it.
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Fighting the dragon queen Tiamat is a much more satisfying way to spend time with my friends than social media ever was.
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Any addiction is a really complex issue; it's not straightforward.
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When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience -- and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.
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Mum reveals 14yo son so addicted to Fortnite he has been off school for two years.
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Feel like Fortnite is taking over your life? These expert tips might help you keep things under control.
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f your child is keeping their grades up and maintaining friends and hobbies, then their gaming activity is likely not a disorder or addiction.
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The World Health Organization said that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition.
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For millions, it is a harmless hobby but for some it can become more than that.
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Low-to-moderate use of electronic games may have a positive effect on children's later academic achievement, but overuse can be detrimental.
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Controversial video game Grand Theft Auto V could desensitise younger players to extreme acts of violence and cruelty, the Office of Film and Literature Classification has ruled. - New Zealand Herald
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A French health watchdog has recommended that children under the age of six should not be allowed access to 3D content.
The Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Anses) added that access for those up to the age of 13 should be "moderate".
It follows research into the possible impact of 3D imaging on still-developing eyes.
Few countries currently have guidelines about 3D usage.
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As Grand Theft Auto V Online hackers get better at modifying the game's code to do their bidding, instances of nude avatars running around naked raping others in vineyards are on - New Zealand Herald
I'm usually a pretty liberal guy but this is really going too far in a game and should be stopped.
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Does excessive online gaming lead to mental disorder? Experts are undecided.
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Ahead of the Pokémon VGC, the top players tell us what makes Pokemon stand out from other eSports
eSport, something 21st Century parents need to be aware of. While it's important for children to play some form of physical sport, let's remember that this is a whole new arena of mental competition in the same veins chess.