| Quite often, parents will take a negative
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| | Don't let your kids play their video
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| attitude toward video games without
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| | games in their bedrooms! Instead, set up
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| taking the time to inform themselves of
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| | the game system in a public room. This
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| the games their children are playing, or
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| | lets you monitor their playing time,
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| even bothering to learn what video games
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| | ensuring they don't spend all day in
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| ratings actually mean. Here are a few
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| | front of a screen, while also allowing
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| tips to help you stay game-savvy when it
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| | you to easily get involved in the game
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| comes to your child and video games:
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| | and make sure the content is appropriate.
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| 1) Talk to Your Kids
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| | Don't hover, but keep an eye on things!
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| If you don't understand the games your
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| | 4) Monitor Playing Time
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| kids are playing, don't rag on their
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| | Video games have become such an integral
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| self-esteem by telling them it's stupid
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| | part of children's social lives that
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| and a waste of time: try sitting down
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| | banning video games might actually hurt
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| while they're playing and ask them what
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| | your child's potential friendships. Many
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| they like about the game, and who their
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| | games have also been shown to stimulate
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| favorite characters are. They'll be more
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| | imagination and help problem-solving
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| likely to respect your serious opinions
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| | skills, which can be highly beneficial in
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| on certain games if you show a respect
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| | the long run! Regardless of what your
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| for the things they enjoy.
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| | child is playing, however, you should set
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| 2) Learn the Ratings
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| | a daily time limit to ensure a healthy
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| Instead of waiting for your child to
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| | balance of activities within the home.
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| bring home a game rated 18+ and yelling
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| | Following these simple, common-sense tips
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| at her to get rid of it, learn what the
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| | will not only help you as a parent to
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| video game rating system is beforehand
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| | become more involved in your child's
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| and discuss it with your child. Let her
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| | life, but he'll also have a greater sense
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| know that it isn't appropriate for a
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| | of respect for you and your opinions. And
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| 12-year-old to play a game made for
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| | if you can bring yourself to try playing,
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| adults. By having this discussion ahead
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| | it's a great way to spend some bonding
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| of time, you'll set the boundaries and
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| | time together! Educating yourself as a
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| avoid a screaming match down the road.
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| | parent on video games is important so you
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| 3) Keep the Games Public
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| | can be the parent your child needs.
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