Is it good to play video games after school?

Action games can boost cognitive abilities including perception, attention, and reaction time. And some games can condition the brain for all kinds of learning — sort of like how football players take ballet to improve their coordination.

Should I let my kid play video games on school days?

Put clear limits on your child’s gaming. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests time allotted should be under 30 to 60 minutes per day on school days and 2 hours or less on non- school days. Regardless of what limits you think are appropriate, some days each week should involve no gaming.

Is it good to play video games before school?

Yes, because the brain will indeed “ wake up” and the video interaction will activate a high-level processing speed in brain areas related to visual attention and reaction time. But, No! Video games are notoriously “unrelated” to real-world activity and participation.

What’s the best way to stop kids from playing video games?

Start off slowly. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting video games to one hour per day. And while it can be tempting to dramatically cut back your child’s access to games, or want to remove them from your home altogether, it might be more helpful to start off slowly.

What happens when parent takes away video games?

Child yells back, negotiates, parent may or may not follow-through. If the parent follows through, child pesters incessantly to get the video-games back. If parent removes the games at all, it’s definitely not for an entire week.

How to wean your child off video games before school?

If this is a familiar squabble in your home when trying to convince your child to turn off their video game and tuck in for the night, then the thought of trying to reduce screen time and get into a back-to-school routine could be daunting. Benjamin Wong can help.