The phenomenon of children indulging in games is gradually increasing, which has become a headache for parents. But they can't let it go, and it's useless to stop it. There's nothing to do at once. What should parents do if their children are addicted to games?
Children addicted to games What should parents do
1. Find alternatives to the game
Most parents will encounter strong resistance from their children when they ask their children to stop playing games. It is better to find some activities that can replace games, such as taking their children to watch movies and go to amusement parks. Generally speaking, boys play games mainly in confrontation, because it can excite them. Parents can let their children play basketball, baseball, rock climbing, etc.
2. Let children lose interest in playing games
Parents should not stop their children from playing games every day, which will only make them more addicted to them when they have the chance to play. Instead, they should directly let their children play for 3 to 4 hours in a fixed time period, and they can't leave without playing. At first, the child will be happy for a while, but he will soon lose interest.
3. Let children give up the game on their own initiative
The game itself is designed to make players "addicted", so a lot of reward mechanisms have been set up, such as: the game equipment can be obtained by doing tasks, and the equipment is easier to upgrade. This mode has attracted many children to continue playing.
Parents can also do this: prepare a form, if the child can not play games for a day, stick a sticker, and wait for 20 to receive a reward. By analogy, similar reward systems are used to keep children away from games.
Reasons for children's addiction to games
1. Children's leisure activities are too monotonous
The children's daily time and interaction are too monotonous, and it is difficult to find a way to quickly relax themselves except for learning. Nowadays, many activities are inseparable from the Internet. The Internet quietly infiltrates all aspects of children's life. Playing games is not the original sin. The reason why children use the Internet as a toy rather than a tool is that children usually have no time and their spare time is too monotonous.
2. Games meet people's internal spiritual needs
In the virtual game world, you can get what you want and achieve a goal you set up through your own efforts. The reason why you can enjoy the pleasure of success in the game is that it builds an ideal environment different from the real world.
3. Children lack self-control
Children do not have enough self-control. Compared with adults with self-control, they can not resist the stimulation brought by games and the affirmation of self value in the victory or defeat of games, and are more likely to indulge in them.
What should parents do if their children are addicted to games? If parents want to keep their children away from games, they must first find alternatives to games. As long as their children are more interested in other things than games, they will put down games.