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As an educator and a parent, I am concerned over the amount of time that children spend
-watching television
-playing non-educational computer games or video games
-with non-educational computer teleconferencing and messaging, (eg. MSN, etc).
Studies have shown that there is an impact on student success when too much television is watched. Studies have also demonstrated
that the playing of violent video and computer games can have negative effects on student behavior.
I encourage parents to discuss viewing habits and game playing choices with their children, and if possible watch a few
episodes with your child and play a few games with them.
In my past experience, according to what my students have told me in past classes, over half of my students, in any given
year, watch TV programs or play video games that they:
(a) know they are not allowed to watch or play, or,
(b) know their parents would not approve if their parents knew.
I am not suggesting that your child not participate in any TV viewing or video game play at all. As part of a time management
plan and a balanced lifestyle program, students should examine their time allocations and determine a schedule that works
for their home life and their school responsibilities.
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