Many parents wonder if their children are playing too many video games and what that might be doing to their precious minds. Studies have shown that video games may not be as bad as once thought, however, there are some precautions.
1) "Content is King" - Always pay attention to the content that's going into your child's mind. Regardless of how, information is information and it's either the kind of information you want your child to have, or it's not.
2) "No Access to Excess" - Limit computer/video game/smartphone activity to 4 hours per day. There are several scientific reasons for this, but the jury is still out, so play it safe and limit exposure.
3) "One Trick Pony" - Children are sponges until they're teens, then they actively filter what they learn, how and at what speed. In order to take full advantage of your child's young and porous mind, get them outside playing and visit museums and other cultural centers in your area often. The window of opportunity will close soon enough, so it's okay to over do-it.
So what shall a parent do with a child after their 4 hour time limit has elapsed? Easy. Rent a moonwalk and get them outside, exercising (don't tell them, they don't know it's healthy), having fun and interacting with one another! Problem solved, at least for another day!
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