Parents Role and Debats

There’s also been a lot of debate about whether excessive video game playing should be considered a mental illness or not. The American Medical Association considered whether it should be considered an addiction but concluded there’s not enough research. Meantime, the American Psychiatric Association is currently thinking about including internet addiction in its new diagnostic manual.
Parents have an important role to play. Psychologists have found that when parents limit the amount of time as well as the types of games their children play, children are less likely to show aggressive behaviors.