The impact of violent computer games on the child

A. Breivik, A. Koptsev, A.Anufriev - these are serial maniacs and mass murderers. All of them had a passion for violent computer games. To check the data, Belarusian scientists conducted an experiment. They interviewed 150 teenagers. 14% of them played to such a state that they could see hallucinations in the room. These were mainly the heroes of the games. Interestingly, such a hallucinogenic effect lasts for 24 hours after a person has finished the game.games for boysShooting games for boys have a serious impact onchildren's psyche Photo: Getty J. Holmes opened fire in an American movie theater, injuring 70 people. Later, during interrogation, he explained that he felt like he was in a computer game. Another clear example is A. Lanza. He opened fire at a school and killed 26 people. Before that, he had been playing shooting games all the time. After checking, it was discovered that he killed most of his computer victims with a precise shot to the head. He killed real people at school in the same way.

Dangerous symptoms of addiction to games with weapons

Addiction to computer games appears inearly age. Usually the first symptoms can be observed in children at 5-6 years old. At first they become aggressive and irritable. The kids lose interest in regular games, they want to spend all their time at the computer or phone. If parents forbid this, the children have impulsive outbursts of anger. Then comes a period of apathy. In class, the kids are inattentive, their speech is slow. They are no longer interested in children's things, they become real homebodies.

Parental control from an early age

It's quite convenient to seat the childcomputer, and do your own thing. But this way you will cause irreparable harm to his psyche. Most games cause persistent addiction after the second session. The thing is that psychologists work on their creation. They make games so that people come back to them again and again. This works even on adults, let alone kids. Constantly monitor what games your child plays. Do not allow violent or frightening games.

The computer is an assistant in education, and not a gadget for war games

From an early age, children are taught why they need thoseor other things. For example, a refrigerator is needed to store food, and a washing machine is needed to wash clothes. At this stage, you need to teach your child that a computer is needed for learning and development.remnantsVoynushki on the computer make children aggressiveand apathetic Photos: Getty Even for young children, you can install various useful tutorials. However, training in this form should not take much time. A child under 5 can be held behind a computer screen, tablet or phone for up to 20 minutes a day. On weekends, this time can be extended to 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening. Strictly limit this.

How to save a child from child computer addiction

If you failed to set the rules right away and the addiction still started, it won't be easy to overcome it, but it is possible. Here are some helpful tips on this matter:

  • Start with yourself. If you play yourself on the computer from morning till night, the child will not perceive your prohibitions.
  • Don't throw around meaningless phrases like "I'd rather do something useful!" Offer your child specific options for useful things he can do instead of games.
  • Set a strict rule regarding how much time a child can spend at the computer. Do not be furious with hysteria and blackmail on his part.
  • Spend more time together. Walk in the park, cook interesting dishes, go to theaters, movies, cafes, etc. Also involve the child in household chores.
  • Time spent on the computer, too, spend together. Instead of aggressive games, invite the child to play online quizzes, draw or edit video in the editor.

If you see that the child and the computerinseparable, enroll him in computer courses. Let him spend time on his favorite gadget usefully. Computer addiction, like any disease, is easier to prevent than to treat. From an early age, control how your child spends time on the computer and what he plays.

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