The impact of violent computer games on the child

A. Breivik, A. Koptsev, A. Anufriev - a serial maniacs and mass murderers. All of them had a predilection for violent computer games. To check the data, Belarusian scientists conducted an experiment. They interviewed 150 teenagers. 14% of them played until such a state that they could see hallucinations in the room. These were mostly game characters. It is interesting that such a hallucinogenic effect persists for a day after the person has completed the game.Games for boys shooters seriously affect thechildren's psyche Photo: Getty J. Holmes made shooting at an American movie theater, which resulted in injuring 70 people. Later, during interrogation, he explained that he felt like a computer game. Another clear example is A. Lansa. He shot at the school and killed 26 people. Before that, he constantly played games with shooting. After the check found out that most of his computer victims, he killed an accurate shot in the head. In the same way, he killed real people in school.

Dangerous symptoms of addiction to games with weapons

The addiction to computer games appears inearly age. Usually the first symptoms can be observed in children in 5-6 years. First they become aggressive and irritable. The children lose interest in ordinary games, they want to spend all the time at a computer or phone. If parents forbid this, children experience impulsive outbursts of anger. Then comes the period of apathy. In the classroom, the little ones are inattentive, their speech is slow. Children's things are no longer of interest to them, they become real home-grown.

Parental control from an early age

It is quite convenient - to put the child behindcomputer, and most engage in their own affairs. But you will inflict irreparable harm on his psyche. Most games cause a strong dependency after the second session. The point is that psychologists work on their creation. They make games such that they come back again and again. It works even for adults, let alone toddlers. Constantly control which games your child plays. Do not allow cruel or frightening games.

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

From an early age, children are taught what they needor other things. For example, a refrigerator is needed to store food, and a washing machine to wash things. At this stage, you need to teach your child that the computer is necessary for learning and development.Voynushki 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 can not immediately establish the rules, and the dependency still arose, it will not be easy to overcome it, but it is possible. Here are some useful tips on this:

• Start with yourself. If you play yourself on the computer from morning till night, the child will not perceive your prohibitions.
• Do not throw anything meaningless phrases like "it would be better to do something useful!". Offer the child specific options of what is useful, than 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 computerare inseparable, write it down for computer courses. Let him spend time for his favorite gadget with benefit. Computer addiction, like any disease, is easier to prevent than treat. From an early age, monitor how the child spends time at the computer and what he plays.

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