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Season 314 Episode 10142

S3E7 Are Video Games Helping or Hurting Our Kids?

In this episode, we dive into the impact of video games on children, especially during their formative years. Dr. Lynne reflects on how she and her husband carefully chose what games Justin was allowed to play growing up, while Justin shares his perspective as someone who grew up immersed in gaming. From the fun to the controversy—including concerns about violence—we’re tackling it all in this timely discussion, just in time for holiday shopping. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation! 👉 Tune in and share your thoughts in the comments! In this episode: 0:00 - Introduction and Overview 5:30 - Gaming as Decompression 7:45 - Generational Perspectives on Gaming 11:15 - Balance in Gaming and Real Life 14:20 - Importance of Boundaries in Gaming 17:10 - Comparison with Other Kids and Personal Reflections 20:35 - Gratitude for Limited Gaming in Childhood 24:00 - Gaming Versus Real Life Interactions 27:50 - Parental Dilemmas in Handling Gaming 32:15 - Gaming and Social Skills 34:50 - Gaming as a Stress Reliever 39:00 - Costs of Gaming Systems 42:15 - Age Appropriateness for Video Games 44:40 - Enhancing Hand-Eye Coordination 48:30 - Positive Aspects of Gaming 51:20 - Gaming and Social Interactions 54:10 - Increasing Violence in Video Games 57:45 - Rapid Evolution of Video Games and Technology 1:00:40 - Unity and Making a Change 1:03:30 - Parental Decision-Making and Gaming 1:07:40 - Positive and Negative Impacts of Gaming on Children 1:11:20 - Parental Involvement in Children's Gaming 1:14:55 - Challenges of Parenting and Gaming 1:18:30 - Balance in Children's Activities 1:21:40 - Conclusion and Viewer Engagement 1:28:00 - Justin's Perspective on Gaming 1:31:15 - Lynne's Perspective on Gaming #VideoGameImpact #ParentingAndGaming #gamingculture #kidsandtechnology #HolidayShoppingTips #e360tv #trajectorychannel

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