1/ Overcome preconceptions
It is very important to take an interest in their games so as not to be in the negative. We can quickly fall into an old-fashioned posture when it is worth knowing why she/he plays so much. You have to find times to talk to each other, identify what they like.
2/ Take the time to observe
It’s important to sit with him and watch the game avoiding judgment and remarks like “it sucks” or “it’s only zombies”. A parent has the right to say that it is not his favorite activity without positioning himself as a reactionary.
3/ Take a real interest
If a child is passionate about such a game and the parent does not know what it is, he will tend to think that we are not interested in him. This may be an opportunity to show interest even if his passion is not the same.
4/ Avoid any rupture
Especially in adolescence, a positive attitude can limit breaks, communication problems. This does not mean that you are a super mom or a super dad by playing for hours with your child. It’s sometimes good for a parent to be off the mark, not to be critical all the time.
5/ Go to the act of purchase
If you hear your child mention such a game several times, you can offer it to him. On the other hand, if the parent finds it violent, it becomes complicated. Should we give in and thus avoid marginalizing him? In case of purchase, he must be reminded that video games are not life but something virtual.
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