When the Game Is the Controller
Addiction is a word we associate with drugs and alcohol. We think of addicts as people whose lives spin out of control. Prioritizing the object of their addiction above all else, addicts can become erratic, irresponsible and dangerous, damaging their families, careers and their sense of self. This isn't exactly what one pictures when thinking about children who play video games a lot. Nevertheless, video game addiction is a real problem, and it's getting worse.
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential group of physicians, warned parents last month about potential harm from excessive video game playing.… Seguir leyendo »