Authors Olivia and Kurt Bruner give parents what they need to know to save their kids from addiction to video games–before and after exposure. One out of five kids becomes addicted to computer and video games, which are becoming increasingly more violent and are linked to violent and self-destructive behavior. The video industry continues to raise its revenue projections (expected to reach $33 billion by 2008) with the creation of newer, more advanced, and more addictive games, (click here for further information)
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What a Joke.
I purchased this book because it seemed interesting, and I wanted to hear a different viewpoint on the subject.
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Good, but…
This book seems to have potential until chapter four, where it loses its momentum as the authors bring in religion to their argument.
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Well Researched, Well Written, Very Helpfull
I travel and speak about gaming addiction and right now this is the only book on gaming that I sell. I am going through this book for the second time because it is so good.
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Great
This book, and the idea it supports, is garbage. Video games are becoming yet another excuse for bad parenting, following in the footsteps of television.
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Must read for parents
This book is well written and contains citations for the references used. There are an increasing number of kids and adults who fit the criteria that this book illustrates.
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Useful and Practical-Help when in doubt…
I purchased this book because of my concern for my 12-year old son and his future. This book affirmed my strength to resist letting him lose: a zest for real life, social skills,…
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Mom of Two Boys
This book was the push I need to stop game playing in our home. The authors spelled out exactly what was happening with my two boys and online game playing.
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Another attempt to blame video games….
Title says it all…99% author’s opinion backed up by 1% fact at most. I’m sure the author would like to see the 11th commandment become “Thou shalt not play video games.”.
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Video games as a distraction from Christian worship…
To understand the authors’ true concern (and it’s not Playstation), check out this passage from page 81-2, “The teaching of my Christian faith compel men to follow the model of…
A must read for parents. We know that guidance is not enough, we need to be educated as well about this current addiction the young ones are experiencing now. You may also check this article which will enlighten us about video game addiction: http://www.webarticleworld.com/kicking-the-habit/