E-games for kids: How to avoid the dangers
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 15:05
in Psychology & Sociology
Children’s access to e-games has increased exponentially in recent years. Diversification of platform; tablets, handheld games consoles, and smartphones give kids opportunity for exposure almost all the time in any setting. In developed countries kids spend a shocking 4-8 hours per day using screen based electronic media. What are the risks attached to such high usage? Are there any benefits? What should parents, health and education professionals and the industry be doing about it?