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Animal Crossing Isn’t Escapist; It’s Political

Animal Crossing Isn’t Escapist; It’s Political | Online Childrens Games | Scoop.it
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s delightful to imagine doing whatever you like without worrying about making a living.
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Excessive Video Gaming to be Named Mental Disorder by WHO

Excessive Video Gaming to be Named Mental Disorder by WHO | Online Childrens Games | Scoop.it
The World Health Organization will add “gaming disorder” to its International Classification of Diseases in 2018.
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Fortnite: schools warn parents of 'negative effects' of video game on students

Fortnite: schools warn parents of 'negative effects' of video game on students | Online Childrens Games | Scoop.it
“We are noticing the negative effects of this game, particularly on boys and most concerning, on boys in K-2,” it said.

Shellharbour public school in NSW told parents: “The ability to communicate online whilst playing these games is leading to moments of online bullying, the use of inappropriate language and abuse.”

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Quick video games 'benefit children'

Quick video games 'benefit children' | Online Childrens Games | Scoop.it

Playing video games for a short period each day could have a small but positive impact on child development, a study by Oxford University suggests.

 

Scientists found young people who spent less than an hour a day engaged in video games were better adjusted than those who did not play at all.

Lon Woodbury's curator insight, August 5, 2014 2:55 AM

As in most things in life, moderation seems to be the happy medium. :) -Lon