Bizdustry Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 How much time should children be allowed to play video games? Does age or maturity factor in how much should be allowed? Can this ultimately lead to an addiction and distract children from passing their exams during school or college? Let us know below, what you feel the ideal amount of time should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortie Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I myself have four kids, one of them is now an adult and my daughter is also going to be an adult in October, I then have a 14 and 15 year old (going to be 16 in December) and I have always allowed them to play games as they tend to hang out with their friends online and play games such as Fortnite or even Apex Legends. I found that it helps them to relax and chill out after things such as school and college and they seem to feel a lot better for it being able to shut off in a game with their friends. Many people feel that too much console time for kids can result in addiction which I believe can in some cases and it's always wise to monitor your kids time on consoles but I have found that my kids will head out, leave the console for a while and do other things and I haven't had to worry about the addiction side of it. My kids are also all doing well in school and both my two eldest children have completed school with great grades and have gone to college as well. The school my kids go to encourage kids to do what they enjoy in their spare time once they have completed homework and such as they realize it can benefit their mental health. Bizdustry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenfreak Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 As long as they're getting their chores and homework done, then they should be able to play to their hearts content, however they still need to get exercise so I would encourage them to take a break for a good hour or two to get fresh air and stretch their legs. When I was a child, I was able to play as long as I wanted to and as long as I got all my chores and homework done but my parents also encouraged me to go out and hang out with friends. Game addiction is real, and you wouldn't want your kid to get addicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debashis Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Probably 1-2 hours a day after getting done with all the important things like studies, homework, outdoor activities etc. This would help them balance any stress they have with some fun and entertaining time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 If they are done with all their homework/practice and etc. I'd say about an hour during the week, but on the weekend 3 hours would be acceptable. I think it is good to put a limit on it. If there is an event going on in the game - I might consider longer, or they may have to take a break first and do something else such as reading for a bit, but then can go back and play more once they take a break. I would want to create healthy habits for kids. They need to learn that staying stationary for long periods of time isn't the best. So as long as a break is had, reading, writing, another hobby for a bit, a walk, then they can return to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyorAlice Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I played video games when I was a kid, however, my parents did make me go outside to play and do other things besides play video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysplash Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 My next door neighbor has put a time constraint on technology generally. What that time has elapsed for that day, that is the end. Until the next day. It works well, and it does not affect the children’s essential time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 7/6/2024 at 10:37 AM, Kennysplash said: My next door neighbor has put a time constraint on technology generally. What that time has elapsed for that day, that is the end. Until the next day. It works well, and it does not affect the children’s essential time. Setting a daily time limit for technology use can really help children maintain a healthy balance between gaming and other aspects of their life. It's important to also know that age and maturity definitely play a role in determining the ideal amount of time to play games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I'd say 2-3 hours at most. That way, they'll get enough time to enjoy their games while having enough time to do other things like finish their homework or some chores around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I wouldn't want my kids playing games during the week. They are allowed to play at weekends, but it would be for a period of 3 hours max to avoid them getting carried away by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 14 hours ago, Knight Barida said: I wouldn't want my kids playing games during the week. They are allowed to play at weekends, but it would be for a period of 3 hours max to avoid them getting carried away by it. That's fine too. I'd make them game on the weekdays as long as they've finished their homework and other school-related duties but I'd limit to 2 hours on the weekdays and 3-4 on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I set a limit of 3 hours on weekends and this help me strike a balance between gaming and other activities. Also, I set 1-2 hours daily for my children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpvr Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 As long as the kid finishes all their chores and all, they should be limited to 2-3 hours a day. However, I think they should be able to play more on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysplash Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 3 hours ago, Cpvr said: As long as the kid finishes all their chores and all, they should be limited to 2-3 hours a day. However, I think they should be able to play more on weekends. Yes, as long as they have diligently done their homework and chores then they should be free to play for a few hours. It should be like a reward for their diligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 11 hours ago, Cpvr said: As long as the kid finishes all their chores and all, they should be limited to 2-3 hours a day. However, I think they should be able to play more on weekends. That's a very fair approach and you need to know that setting boundaries while allowing flexibility on weekends. It can also help to maintain a healthy balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
