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Why do boys spend so many hours playing videogames? And how worried should we be about the hours they spend gaming?
To get some answers, we turned to a true expert: Greg Wondra, a former boy & current parent who also happens to be video game designer who worked on the MLB 2K series, Wizard 101, Lost Planet 3, and Monkeyquest,
In this episode, Jen, Janet & Greg discuss:
- Why boys are so attracted to video games
- How to help boys balance video games and other activities
- Red flags that might signal a problem with gaming
- What you need to know about social games and online gaming (such as Fortnite)
- How video games help boys develop 21st century job skills
- How games are designed to “suck you in” — & how you can counter their call
Links we mentioned (and more!) in Episode 108:
How the War on Video Games is Hurting Your Son, by Jennifer L.W. Fink
Are Video Games Bad for Boys? (YouTube video featuring Greg Wondra)
Gamasutra.com — gaming industry website
What’s your experience with boys & video games? Share in the comments below…