Rockin around the Wii: Video games fun but pose social health risks

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Topic: Wii

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The recently released Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 video game. systems are rivaling the giggling red monster as the gifts children beg their parents for ...

 

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Rockin around the Wii: Video games fun but pose social health risksPage 1Rockin around the Wii: Video games funbut pose social health risksMove over Tickle Me Elmo. The recently released Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 video gamesystems are rivaling the giggling red monster as the gifts children beg their parents for most thisholiday season. As coveted as these new video game systems and other models are some parents may want to think twicebefore buying them for their children and teens a University of Florida child psychologist says. With more educational games hitting store shelves and one system the Nintendo Wii actually requiringplayers to peel themselves off the couch to use it video game makers seem to be addressing concerns abouthow playing affects children. But too much gaming still puts children more atrisk for behavioral and healthproblems which is why parents should consider how they will control childrens playing before they buy asystem said Eric Storch a UF assistant professor of pediatrics and psychiatry. If youre concerned it is going to be difficult to control how much your child is playing then onerecommendation would be not to tempt them Storch said. Dont purchase one of these systems.Video games can be a good outlet for children who like them but they shouldnt consume their livesStorch added. Setting limits on playing time may help prevent casual gaming from spiraling into hoursspent in front of a television screen with a controller. Children and teens who play excessively often do so at the expense of homework and playing solo canisolate children from their peers potentially causing problems for them later in life Storch said. Social interactions teach you how to deal with other people as well as whats appropriate and whats nothe said. You learn how to handle situations. Social interaction is also one way of coping with stress andreceiving emotional support.Serious gamers who spend hours sitting in front of a TV also risk becoming obese and develo ...

 

 

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