New research suggests that ‘first-person shooter’ games cause less aggression than sports-related games: http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201118/7144/Sports-games-cause-more-violent-player-emotions-than-first-person-shooters
Read More »Aggression from video games
May 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Social benefits of online gaming with friends and family
May 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests gamers who played with family members or friends experience various psychosocial benefits, including more family communication time: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2011/05/06/online-gaming-with-real-world-friends-is-healthier-study
Read More »Parents as managers
May 06, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the management skills gained by being a parent: http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/05/06/career-journal-seven-effective-management-lessons-from-a-parent/
Read More »Stereotypes about today’s teens
May 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
This article debunks some commonly held views: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/five-stereotypes-about-the-generation-y-debunked-its-all-our-parents-fault/9723
Read More »On parental consent
May 06, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A doctor opines on the importance of parental invovlement: http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/05/05/opinion/parental-consent-a-necessity-for-teenagers/?ref=mostReadBox
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