Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Video Games written by Rachel Kowert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last forty years, video games have transformed from a niche market to a multibillion-dollar industry. No longer limited to arcade parlors, video games are everywhere and are accessible at any time. Along with the popularization of video games has come a growing concern about their ability to transform those who play them into antisocial killing machines who are desensitized to violence, have no friends, and will forever live in their parents' basements. But are these fears based in reality? Over the last twenty years, psychologists, sociologists, and media scholars have been working hard to answer these questions. Until now, their findings have largely remained insulated within scientific circles and inaccessible to the general public. A Parent's Guide to Video Games breaks the long-standing barriers between science and society by providing the first comprehensive guide to the science behind the headlines. Drawing from the most recent research in the field of game studies, A Parent's Guide to Video Games was developed specifically to help parents better understand if, how, and why video game play can impact a child's physical, social, and psychological well-being. This includes addressing questions such as these: Will playing violent video games make my child more aggressive and more likely to commit violent crime? Is video game addiction real? If so, how do I know if my child is addicted to video games? Will video game play worsen the symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADD)? Answers to these questions and many more are discussed inside. Armed with accurate and up-to-date scientific information, parents will begin to understand the science behind the headlines and be able to make more informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Download or read book The Modern Parent s Guide to Kids and Video Games written by Scott Steinberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 40 years after their invention and a decade after exploding onto the mainstream, video games still remain a mystery to many parents, including which titles are appropriate, and their potential side-effects on kids. Now the answers are at your fingertips. Offering unrivaled insight and practical, real-world strategies for making gaming a positive part of family life, The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games provides a vital resource for today's parent. From picking the right software to promoting online safety, setting limits and enforcing house rules, it offers indispensable hints, tips and how-to guides for fostering healthy play and development. Includes: Complete Guides to PC, Console, Mobile, Online & Social Games - Using Parental Controls and Game Ratings - Picking the Right Games - The Latest on Violence, Addiction, Online Safety - Setting Rules & Time Limits - Best Games for All Ages - Essential Tools & Resources. "An essential guide for parents." Jon Swartz, USA Today
Download or read book Taming Gaming written by Andy Robertson and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video games can instil amazing qualities in children – curiosity, resilience, patience and problem-solving to name a few – but with the World Health Organisation naming gaming disorder as a clinically diagnosable condition, parents and carers can worry about what video games are doing to their children. Andy Robertson has dealt with all of the above, not just over years of covering this topic fo newspapers, radio and television but as a father of three. In this guide, he offers parents and carers practical advice and insights – combining his own experiences with the latest research and guidance from psychologists, industry experts, schools and children's charities – alongside a treasure trove of 'gaming recipes' to test out in your family. Worrying about video game screen time, violence, expense and addiction is an understandable response to scary newspaper headlines. But with first-hand understanding of the video games your children love to play, you can anchor them as a healthy part of family life. Supported by the www.taminggaming.com Family Video Game Database, Taming Gaming leads you into doing this so that video games can stop being a point of argument, worry and stress and start providing fulfilling, connecting and ambitious experiences together as a family.
Download or read book Video Games written by David Sheff and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1994 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents the world over are angered and bewildered by the flood of video games that are consuming more and more of their children's time. These games affect not only their pocketbooks, but also their children's behavior, self-images, and emotions. This responsible, even-handed survey of over three hundred video games, graded for creativity, age suitability, and violence, is designed to help concerned adults take control of this remarkably powerful force. David Sheff, the author of the critically acclaimed Game Over, about Nintendo and the video-game industry, has become a recognized authority on the subject of these games. In Video Games: A Guide for Savvy Parents, he offers the first comprehensive analysis of the psychological and social impact of video games, as well as commonsense guidelines. He also issues a challenge to the game makers, who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of our children.
Download or read book Video Games Your Kids written by Hilarie Cash and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video Games & Your Kids is for parents who are worried that their children may be spending too much time playing video games. Based on research and the authors' clinical experience, the book explains what gaming addiction is, how much gaming is too much, and the affects gaming has on the body and brain. The authors give gaming advice on each stage of life; birth-2 years, ages 2-6, elementary school years, adolescence, and adult children still living at home. Where there is a problem, the authors provide parents with tools that will help the them successfully set appropriate limits for their children.
Download or read book Pause and Reset written by Nancy M. Petry and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 90% of children and adolescents play electronic or computerized games, and 25% play for three hours a day or even longer. Although some degree of video game playing is normal, excessive playing can negatively impact schoolwork, kids' social lives, and even their health. Pause and Reset is aimed at parents concerned about the role of gaming in their children's lives. In this informative, reader-friendly book, addiction expert Dr. Nancy Petry sheds light on what constitutes problematic video gaming and what does not, how to determine whether a child, adolescent or young adult may be "addicted" to gaming or developing problems with it, and when to seek professional help. Setting this book apart from others on the subject, the author also provides accessible explanations of the latest science behind how gaming addiction impacts children, adolescents, and families; she also explores the question of whether gaming may have positive effects in certain situations. Finally, Dr. Petry offers three simple, easy-to-implement steps parents can take to reduce and reverse the harmful effects of gaming: Record, Replace, and Reward. Pause and Reset also provides exercises and worksheets to support parents' efforts to help their kids.
Download or read book Video Game Addiction written by Lawrence Salerno and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video games can be quite entertaining for children as well as the whole family, given the right circumstances. Studies have shown that kids who play certain kind of games appropriate to their age at moderate levels suffer from little to no harm at all. However, when a child becomes more engrossed in video games than other interests, it's easy to become concerned as a parent, especially if the obsession lasts longer than what might be considered just a 'passing phase.' As you probably already know, video game addiction is a real problem, with real consequences. This book was written to help you identify whether your child is suffering from an actual addiction, or whether he or she is simply passionate about playing video games. You will be provided with practical insight into properly addressing your child's current level of exposure to video games, thereby preventing or remedying a possible addiction. Much like other types of addictions, approaching the situation appropriately is crucial because taking the wrong approach could prove to be just as problematic as the addiction itself. The good news is, no matter how far along the addiction is, there are numerous ways to intervene and get your child back on the right path. So what are you waiting for? Grab this book now, and let's get started!
Download or read book Of Games and God written by Kevin Schut and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video games are big business, generating billions of dollars annually. The long-held stereotype of the gamer as a solitary teen hunched in front of his computer screen for hours is inconsistent with the current makeup of a diverse and vibrant gaming community. The rise of this cultural phenomenon raises a host of questions: Are some games too violent? Do they hurt or help our learning? Do they encourage escapism? How do games portray gender? Such questions have generated lots of talk, but missing from much of the discussion has been a Christian perspective. Kevin Schut, a communications expert and an enthusiastic gamer himself, offers a lively, balanced, and informed Christian evaluation of video games and video game culture. He expertly engages a variety of issues, encouraging readers to consider both the perils and the promise of this major cultural phenomenon. The book includes a foreword by Quentin J. Schultze.
Download or read book The Modern Parent written by Martine Oglethorpe and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital technology has changed the parenting territory dramatically in recent years. Suddenly we've been tasked with preparing kids to be safe, happy and successful, not just in the real world, but in the online world as well. Martine Oglethorpe is part of a new breed of parenting educator who nimbly stays abreast of technology changes while keeping one foot firmly grounded in the timeless ways that make families strong.Martine skilfully combines her professional expertise with the lived experience gained by guiding her own children down the pathway to being skilled, savvy digital citizens. In these pages lies the blueprint for parenting kids in the digital age. It shares how to be engaged in the digital lives of our children without being overbearing or burdensome; to know when to tread lightly as a parent and when care and caution need to be taken.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Video Games written by Axis and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teens love video games, and their love for them only increases each year. In fact, many parents ask how they can keep their teens from playing all day every day. If you don't understand video games at all or just want to take a bird's eye view of the modern world of gaming, check out this guide. Parent Guides are your one-stop shop for biblical guidance on teen culture, trends, and struggles. In 15 pages or fewer, each guide tackles issues your teens are facing right now—things like doubts, the latest apps and video games, mental health, technological pitfalls, and more. Using Scripture as their backbone, these Parent Guides offer compassionate insight to teens’ world, thoughts, and feelings, as well as discussion questions and practical advice for impactful discipleship.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Video Games written by Jason Rich and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parent s Guide to Video Games written by Steven A. Schwartz and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1994 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential advice for every parent whose child plays video games. Dr. Steven Schwartz, an educational psychologist and expert on video games, takes parents through the whole process, from choosing a video game system for the home to deciding which games to buy or rent. He discusses the rating system and how video game systems can be used as learning tools.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Child Care written by Suresh Keshan and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2000-02-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal book for anyone who recently has had, or is going to have a child. The book is designed in such a way that it not only teaches, but enables the parents enjoy child care. It guides parents to convert the cycle of negativity into positivity, whether it is regarding feeding or schooling or toilet training. The book is designed in such a way that it not only teaches, but enables the parents enjoy child care. It guides parents to convert the cycle of negativity into positivity, whether it is regarding feeding or schooling or toilet training. An ideal book for anyone who recently has had, or is going to have a child. The book is designed in such a way that it not only teaches, but enables the parents enjoy child care. It guides parents to convert the cycle of negativity into positivity, whether it is regarding feeding or schooling or toilet training. The book is designed in such a way that it not only teaches, but enables the parents enjoy child care. It guides parents to convert the cycle of negativity into positivity, whether it is regarding feeding or schooling or toilet training.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Computer Games written by Craig Wessel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing parents with a reliable source of informed advice on video and computer games, this updated edition features important reviews and system information on the latest releases. Arranged by genre, publisher, and industry rating, this book gives parents detailed descriptions of games and suggestions regarding appropriate age groups.
Download or read book Don t Let the Culture Raise Your Kids written by Marcia Segelstein and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a journalist, television news producer, writer, and editor, Marcia Segelstein has spent decades reporting on family-related issues. Her work has brought her face-to-face with troubling shifts in our culture away from Christian values — and the impact these trends are having on our children. As a mother, Marcia recognizes that these are more than news stories: they are a personal battle. And this is a battle every Christian parent today must be equipped to fight. In Don’t Let the Culture Raise Your Kids, Marcia shows us how today’s parents need to be different — and why. She coaches parents to lead their children with confidence and authority, eyes wide open to the pitfalls and dangers that surround them, whether in the media, in school, or among their peers. It’s not too late to raise Christian kids. It’s this simple: Don’t Let the Culture Raise Your Kids. Armed with the information provided in this book, you can start today. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Marcia Segelstein has covered family issues for more than twenty-five years as a producer for CBS News and as a columnist. She has written for FoxNews.com, First Things, WORLD Magazine, and Touchstone, and is a senior editor for Salvo magazine. Marcia is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She and her husband have two “twenty-something” children.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to PlayStation Games written by Mark H. Walker and published by Mars Publishing (CA). This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring new reviews of the latest games, this book explains everything a parent needs to know about America's most popular video game consoles: the PlayStation 2 and the revamped PlayStation One. This exhaustive guide offers parents different ways to cut through the hype with which games are marketed and clarifies the often-confusing video game ratings system.
Download or read book Computer Games written by Blair Carter and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists the most significant writings on computer games, including works that cover recent advances in gaming and the substantial academic research that goes into devising and improving computer games.
