Games are attractive and easy for children to indulge in. Some teenagers died suddenly because they spent several days and nights on the Internet in Internet cafes, and some were addicted to games and could not distinguish between reality and games. Addiction to online games is appearing in the public more and more frequently. What are some tips to take to keep your child from addicting to gaming? Chiyue education experts give a few suggestions.
Advice to prevent addiction to online games
1. Adjust your mentality.
Accept the child fully, do not dislike, be patient, and listen to the child's demands. Many children who are addicted to games are because of the poor family environment, the tense parent-child relationship, the lack of parental companionship and encouragement, the feeling that parents do not understand their needs, the children encounter confusion, feel powerless, dare or unwilling to talk to their parents, and it is easy to find dependence, companionship and intimacy in the game network for a long time.
2. Help children solve practical difficulties.
Some children who are addicted to online games report that their parents impose their unrealized ideals and ambitions on themselves, control themselves with both hard and soft, and force themselves to do things they don't like or can't do, resulting in academic difficulties and pressure, and seeking online escape and a sense of achievement. Therefore, parents should base themselves on their children's current situation, effectively negotiate solutions with their children, help them solve difficulties, and reshape their learning motivation.
3. Set a time limit for the game.
Work with your child to set a daily or weekly limit on playtime to make sure they have enough time for other activities. For example, children are only allowed to play games after dinner for no more than 1 hour per day.
4. Encourage diverse interests.
Help your child develop other hobbies, such as sports, painting, etc., to reduce their dependence on games. For example, encourage your child to participate in sports activities or interest classes both inside and outside the school.
5. Timely and comprehensive, play with children.
Parents communicate with their children, in addition to the necessary strict education and family care in ordinary life, they should care more about the true and real thoughts of the children in their spare time. There is a lack of efficiency in implementation, and it can be improved if it is taught well. Participate in parent-child activities, play recreational sports, and even play video games with children, and give rewards and punishments at the right time, so that they can understand the importance of following the rules and develop their self-management skills and habits.
Manifestations of a child's addiction to games
1. Addicted to the Internet and unwilling to communicate with others.
In real life, he is withdrawn and reluctant to speak, and he can't make friends, but he can talk eloquently and even lead in the Internet.
2. Except for online games, there is no interest in anything else.
I just want to face the computer or my phone, I don't want to go out, I don't want to see people, I want the whole world to ignore me.
3. Learning has dropped significantly, and there is basically no hope for distraction in class.
After indulging in games, his energy shifted, he had a strong rebellious psychology towards learning, his memory deteriorated greatly, and his academic performance plummeted.
4. If the mobile phone and computer are confiscated, he will scratch his ears and cheeks and fight hard with you.
Regard electronic products as life, once the electronic products are cut off, he doesn't care whether you are a father or a mother, and directly fights with you.
5. Life is sloppy and unkempt.
In addition to playing games, I can hardly take care of myself, the room is a mess, I don't wash my face, I don't wash my hair, I don't take a bath, and my personal hygiene is terrible.
6. Grumpy and unable to communicate.
Once you are addicted to the Internet, your temper will be quite short-tempered, and no matter what you say, he will not listen to it at all.
7. People will be particularly decadent and have no spirit.
The state will always wilt, always like not waking up.