Pros y contras de los videojuegos (2024)
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Pros and Cons of Video Games as a Family (For Students, Parents and Educators)
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Most parents remember the video games they played as kids—remember Super Mario Bros, the Oregon Trail, and PacMan?
Today there are so many video game options ranging from educational to violent video games that it can seem overwhelming to learn about them all. Many parents may be left wondering: are today’s games safe to play or are they causing harm to students? The answer to both is yes.
While there are positives to playing video games, there are also some negative effects that parents should be aware of before letting their students play them.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Why do students want to play video games?
- Connecting with friends - Opportunities for more socializing compared to TV or reading - many games offer chat features and players enjoy interacting with other players
- Problem-solving and challenges - Many video games, like role-playing games or action games, require the player to solve problems and work towards a goal
- Edge of seat - The action that many games offer is exhilarating and finding hidden secrets in the game can be challenging and rewarding
- Fun topic of conversation - Students at school will talk about video games, which may lead to game-inspired ideas or projects
“The games are fun because of the action feeling of hiding, running, and shooting. It can also make you feel better than others because of your weapons.” - Tyler, SmartSocial Student Intern
“They are fun because you can play those games online with other students and it builds connections or feels like a social game instead of an ‘"on your own’" sort of game.” - Ziya, SmartSocial Student Intern
Pros of video games
Teamwork, leadership, & problem solving skills
- From your own console, you’re working with a whole squad or small team to complete a mission
- Time constraints might limit you to only one game, motivating you to keep it productive
- You must be clear with your words to complete the mission, earn new weapons, or achieve other goals for the main character
- Keeping cool under pressure can help with the end goal
- Chances to cover for your friends if they need help
- Learning your strengths and those of your squad
- Managing your emotions through failure and success
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Building family relationships
- Gaming as a family can enhance relationships and allow parents to better understand what kids like and enjoy
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Opportunities to dialogue between parents & students
A report from the online safety watchdog, the eSafety Commissioner, finds that getting parents involved in their child's gaming has benefits beyond bringing the family together. It can also help keep children safe online by making them feel more comfortable reporting bullying and abuse to their parents. …Children want parents to see [the] positive side of gaming. - ABC.net, Australia
Young people were more likely to report online abuse to a parent if the parent had either played with them in the past year or talked to the child about gaming. kids that are engaging with their parents and talking openly about their online gaming experiences are more likely to talk to them when something goes wrong online. - ABC.net, Australia
Better real-life friendships & being social
- Work with your parents to make sure they know you’re playing with your school friends, so they’re more likely to encourage your time together
- Support each other when it’s game time, but also help your friends to focus on school, so you can have more game time
- Listen to your feelings and your friends while playing. It’s a great time to see how they are doing in other aspects of life and help them see the additional purposes of playing video games
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Making learning fun
- Many video games create learning opportunities to prepare students for their future (while having fun)
Gamers bring improved critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence and complex problem-solving to the table. Games even teach players how to communicate feedback effectively. These soft skills are hard to find and even harder to train—43 percent of employers say it is more difficult to teach the soft skills they’re looking for. - Forbes
Eye-hand coordination
Action video games, defined by their fast-paced gameplay, often feature a player-controlled character immersed in activities like shooting, fighting, or platforming (precision jumping) within a highly dynamic virtual environment require players to have good hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and defeat opponents - PsyPost
Players learn to fail & learn from mistakes in low-stakes environments
...Failing, and feeling responsible for failing, makes players enjoy a game more, not less. - Jesperjuul.net
- The challenge inside of games can oftentimes help a student be ok with trying multiple solutions to an obstacle
- Video games are sometimes used in classrooms for specific learning objectives
- Benefits of playing video games according to educators include:
- Coding practice
- Problem-solving skills
- Team building
- Memorization skills
- Sparking creativity
- Reading and writing
- Math (calculating costs, time, and resources)
Cons of playing video games
Chatting with strangers who may not be who they say they are in real life
- While video games deliver a lot of positives, sometimes those we chat with in the game might not have our best interests in mind. For more information about how to avoid strangers: Avoiding Strangers, Drugs, and Dangerous Situations Online
- Consider chatting with only those people you know in real life (at school or family friends) and never share your real-life location with anyone in the game
- Be mindful of the language others use, as it might impact how we feel after playing the game
- Cursing can make people feel good because it can release endorphins. But hearing others curse repeatedly can cause those words to enter our vocabulary if we aren’t careful (Source: KIDAS)
Hard to put down the controller: Screen time addiction
- Too much screen time is bad on any screen, but video game creators keep us hooked
More teens are experiencing video game addiction, which is officially known as internet gaming disorder. And boys are almost twice as likely to experience a gaming addiction. When parents complain, ‘My son is addicted to video games,’ they may be dealing with an actual mental health disorder. - Newport Academy
How does addiction impact us?
- Addiction impacts our mental and physical well-being
- We can get addicted to certain behaviors to continue getting the same rush of good feelings
- Addiction can negatively impact our sleep, eating habits, family, and friendships
- We may not realize we are addicted to something until a friend or family member points it out to us, and we never like to hear it from them
- At that point, hearing that you might be addicted to something is the last thing you want to talk about. It makes all of us avoid the subject
Look out for these video game addiction signs in your friends
- Thinking about gaming constantly
- Feeling bad when they can’t play
- Needing to play for longer and longer to feel good while playing
- Not being able to put the controller down or reduce playing time
- Withdrawing from friends and activities that were previously enjoyed
- Having problems at school or home, but won't use services to help
- Lying about how much time they spend playing or sneaking extra playing time
- Turning to their game console to release bad moods or feelings
What to do if you suspect a friend is addicted to video games
- Talk to a trusted adult about your concerns
- Invite your friend to do non-video game activities with you to step away from your consoles
- Talk to your friend and share what you know about addiction and how you see them acting
- Encourage your friend to set a time limit when they’re playing
Reasons to talk about gaming addiction
Impacts academic performance: In the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement nearly 27,000 first-year students reported gaming more than 16 hours/week. These students had lower SAT scores, lower high school grades, and went to college less prepared.
Cause of college dropout: 9% of first-year students bring gaming problems to college with them and studies show 48% will avoid studying because of it. Add a tougher workload, change in environment, and more stress, and you have an increase in dropouts.
Correlates with depression: Studies show gaming addiction can lead to psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. These symptoms cause isolation in students who need support, and lead to poor academic performance and dropout. - Game Quitters
Gaming addiction signs & tips
- Gaming companies profit by selling advertising, in-game upgrades, brand new games, and releasing new versions of already popular video games that make players want to spend more money and time playing video games
- The most addictive games have no defined ending or “Game Over” and enable and encourage social interactions with other gamers or collaborating with other players to advance in the game
- “Gaming Disorder” has been declared a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (Source: World Health Organization)
What can parents do to help keep kids safe?
- Start with clear limits on time—the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 30-60 minutes per day on school days and less than 2 hours on non-school days (Source: AAP) and making sure they are still getting daily physical exercise
- If your student plays the games on a console (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or Playstation), use the console’s parental controls to limit how much time they play
- Remind your student to never give out any personal information to others online (home address, real name, city, school, etc.) and that people online are not always who they say they are
- Reassure your child that they can talk to a parent or trusted adult if any online interactions ever make them feel uncomfortable
- Read and follow the ESRB ratings for each game
- Seek medical advice if you feel your teen is suffering from gaming disorder
5 ways families can be safer on online games
#1: Play together
- One of the best ways to get more game time is to invite your parents to play games with you
- Use game time as a way to connect with your family
- Tell your parents why you like playing certain games and how much it would mean to you if they joined you for a match
- Be the expert and walk your parents through your favorite games to show them what you know and what you do
#2: Play without a headset
- When you hear profanity being used casually on a consistent basis, you are more likely to use it and get in trouble
- Some strangers use headsets to learn personal information about others—never share personal details with anyone online
#3: Set goals and earn game time
- Demonstrate your responsibility (and possibly earn more game time) by prioritizing school work, family, and extracurricular activities before game time
- Think of game time as something that you can look forward to once you’ve done all of your other activities first
#4: Be cautious of scams
- There are lots of email and social media messages that claim to give away free money or credits for games if you provide your account log-in info in exchange for claiming a prize. Any real giveaway promotion will occur only in the game
- ONLY give your passwords to your parents, never a stranger or a friend
#5: Manage your game time
- Work with your parents BEFORE you start playing to determine an acceptable amount of time or a certain number of matches to play
- If you’re playing for a set amount of time, use a visual timer like an egg timer to track how much time you have left
Quick tips for parents
- Create a username that does not directly identify you, but that wouldn’t embarrass you if someone knew who you were
- Work together to decide the amount of play time BEFORE you start playing. Create a Family Media Agreement
- Find other activities that help you develop your knowledge and skills of the game without more screen time (like reading books or magazines about the game with tips and stories, or writing a plan for what you want to create or do next time you log in)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Most parents remember the video games they played as kids—remember Super Mario Bros, the Oregon Trail, and PacMan?
Today there are so many video game options ranging from educational to violent video games that it can seem overwhelming to learn about them all. Many parents may be left wondering: are today’s games safe to play or are they causing harm to students? The answer to both is yes.
While there are positives to playing video games, there are also some negative effects that parents should be aware of before letting their students play them.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Why do students want to play video games?
- Connecting with friends - Opportunities for more socializing compared to TV or reading - many games offer chat features and players enjoy interacting with other players
- Problem-solving and challenges - Many video games, like role-playing games or action games, require the player to solve problems and work towards a goal
- Edge of seat - The action that many games offer is exhilarating and finding hidden secrets in the game can be challenging and rewarding
- Fun topic of conversation - Students at school will talk about video games, which may lead to game-inspired ideas or projects
“The games are fun because of the action feeling of hiding, running, and shooting. It can also make you feel better than others because of your weapons.” - Tyler, SmartSocial Student Intern
“They are fun because you can play those games online with other students and it builds connections or feels like a social game instead of an ‘"on your own’" sort of game.” - Ziya, SmartSocial Student Intern
Pros of video games
Teamwork, leadership, & problem solving skills
- From your own console, you’re working with a whole squad or small team to complete a mission
- Time constraints might limit you to only one game, motivating you to keep it productive
- You must be clear with your words to complete the mission, earn new weapons, or achieve other goals for the main character
- Keeping cool under pressure can help with the end goal
- Chances to cover for your friends if they need help
- Learning your strengths and those of your squad
- Managing your emotions through failure and success
Building family relationships
- Gaming as a family can enhance relationships and allow parents to better understand what kids like and enjoy
Opportunities to dialogue between parents & students
A report from the online safety watchdog, the eSafety Commissioner, finds that getting parents involved in their child's gaming has benefits beyond bringing the family together. It can also help keep children safe online by making them feel more comfortable reporting bullying and abuse to their parents. …Children want parents to see [the] positive side of gaming. - ABC.net, Australia
Young people were more likely to report online abuse to a parent if the parent had either played with them in the past year or talked to the child about gaming. kids that are engaging with their parents and talking openly about their online gaming experiences are more likely to talk to them when something goes wrong online. - ABC.net, Australia
Better real-life friendships & being social
- Work with your parents to make sure they know you’re playing with your school friends, so they’re more likely to encourage your time together
- Support each other when it’s game time, but also help your friends to focus on school, so you can have more game time
- Listen to your feelings and your friends while playing. It’s a great time to see how they are doing in other aspects of life and help them see the additional purposes of playing video games
Making learning fun
- Many video games create learning opportunities to prepare students for their future (while having fun)
Gamers bring improved critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence and complex problem-solving to the table. Games even teach players how to communicate feedback effectively. These soft skills are hard to find and even harder to train—43 percent of employers say it is more difficult to teach the soft skills they’re looking for. - Forbes
Eye-hand coordination
Action video games, defined by their fast-paced gameplay, often feature a player-controlled character immersed in activities like shooting, fighting, or platforming (precision jumping) within a highly dynamic virtual environment require players to have good hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and defeat opponents - PsyPost
Players learn to fail & learn from mistakes in low-stakes environments
...Failing, and feeling responsible for failing, makes players enjoy a game more, not less. - Jesperjuul.net
- The challenge inside of games can oftentimes help a student be ok with trying multiple solutions to an obstacle
- Video games are sometimes used in classrooms for specific learning objectives
- Benefits of playing video games according to educators include:
- Coding practice
- Problem-solving skills
- Team building
- Memorization skills
- Sparking creativity
- Reading and writing
- Math (calculating costs, time, and resources)
Cons of playing video games
Chatting with strangers who may not be who they say they are in real life
- While video games deliver a lot of positives, sometimes those we chat with in the game might not have our best interests in mind. For more information about how to avoid strangers: Avoiding Strangers, Drugs, and Dangerous Situations Online
- Consider chatting with only those people you know in real life (at school or family friends) and never share your real-life location with anyone in the game
- Be mindful of the language others use, as it might impact how we feel after playing the game
- Cursing can make people feel good because it can release endorphins. But hearing others curse repeatedly can cause those words to enter our vocabulary if we aren’t careful (Source: KIDAS)
Hard to put down the controller: Screen time addiction
- Too much screen time is bad on any screen, but video game creators keep us hooked
More teens are experiencing video game addiction, which is officially known as internet gaming disorder. And boys are almost twice as likely to experience a gaming addiction. When parents complain, ‘My son is addicted to video games,’ they may be dealing with an actual mental health disorder. - Newport Academy
How does addiction impact us?
- Addiction impacts our mental and physical well-being
- We can get addicted to certain behaviors to continue getting the same rush of good feelings
- Addiction can negatively impact our sleep, eating habits, family, and friendships
- We may not realize we are addicted to something until a friend or family member points it out to us, and we never like to hear it from them
- At that point, hearing that you might be addicted to something is the last thing you want to talk about. It makes all of us avoid the subject
Look out for these video game addiction signs in your friends
- Thinking about gaming constantly
- Feeling bad when they can’t play
- Needing to play for longer and longer to feel good while playing
- Not being able to put the controller down or reduce playing time
- Withdrawing from friends and activities that were previously enjoyed
- Having problems at school or home, but won't use services to help
- Lying about how much time they spend playing or sneaking extra playing time
- Turning to their game console to release bad moods or feelings
What to do if you suspect a friend is addicted to video games
- Talk to a trusted adult about your concerns
- Invite your friend to do non-video game activities with you to step away from your consoles
- Talk to your friend and share what you know about addiction and how you see them acting
- Encourage your friend to set a time limit when they’re playing
Reasons to talk about gaming addiction
Impacts academic performance: In the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement nearly 27,000 first-year students reported gaming more than 16 hours/week. These students had lower SAT scores, lower high school grades, and went to college less prepared.
Cause of college dropout: 9% of first-year students bring gaming problems to college with them and studies show 48% will avoid studying because of it. Add a tougher workload, change in environment, and more stress, and you have an increase in dropouts.
Correlates with depression: Studies show gaming addiction can lead to psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. These symptoms cause isolation in students who need support, and lead to poor academic performance and dropout. - Game Quitters
Gaming addiction signs & tips
- Gaming companies profit by selling advertising, in-game upgrades, brand new games, and releasing new versions of already popular video games that make players want to spend more money and time playing video games
- The most addictive games have no defined ending or “Game Over” and enable and encourage social interactions with other gamers or collaborating with other players to advance in the game
- “Gaming Disorder” has been declared a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (Source: World Health Organization)
What can parents do to help keep kids safe?
- Start with clear limits on time—the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 30-60 minutes per day on school days and less than 2 hours on non-school days (Source: AAP) and making sure they are still getting daily physical exercise
- If your student plays the games on a console (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or Playstation), use the console’s parental controls to limit how much time they play
- Remind your student to never give out any personal information to others online (home address, real name, city, school, etc.) and that people online are not always who they say they are
- Reassure your child that they can talk to a parent or trusted adult if any online interactions ever make them feel uncomfortable
- Read and follow the ESRB ratings for each game
- Seek medical advice if you feel your teen is suffering from gaming disorder
5 ways families can be safer on online games
#1: Play together
- One of the best ways to get more game time is to invite your parents to play games with you
- Use game time as a way to connect with your family
- Tell your parents why you like playing certain games and how much it would mean to you if they joined you for a match
- Be the expert and walk your parents through your favorite games to show them what you know and what you do
#2: Play without a headset
- When you hear profanity being used casually on a consistent basis, you are more likely to use it and get in trouble
- Some strangers use headsets to learn personal information about others—never share personal details with anyone online
#3: Set goals and earn game time
- Demonstrate your responsibility (and possibly earn more game time) by prioritizing school work, family, and extracurricular activities before game time
- Think of game time as something that you can look forward to once you’ve done all of your other activities first
#4: Be cautious of scams
- There are lots of email and social media messages that claim to give away free money or credits for games if you provide your account log-in info in exchange for claiming a prize. Any real giveaway promotion will occur only in the game
- ONLY give your passwords to your parents, never a stranger or a friend
#5: Manage your game time
- Work with your parents BEFORE you start playing to determine an acceptable amount of time or a certain number of matches to play
- If you’re playing for a set amount of time, use a visual timer like an egg timer to track how much time you have left
Quick tips for parents
- Create a username that does not directly identify you, but that wouldn’t embarrass you if someone knew who you were
- Work together to decide the amount of play time BEFORE you start playing. Create a Family Media Agreement
- Find other activities that help you develop your knowledge and skills of the game without more screen time (like reading books or magazines about the game with tips and stories, or writing a plan for what you want to create or do next time you log in)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Pros and Cons of Video Games as a Family (For Students, Parents and Educators)
What Students Think About Video Games (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
What Students Think About Video Games (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Family Checklist (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
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Family Checklist (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Video Game Addiction (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Video Game Addiction (For Students, Parents & Educators)
5 Ways Families Can Be Safer on Online Games (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
5 Ways Families Can Be Safer on Online Games (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Parent Quickstart: Navigating Violent Video Games (For Parents & Educators)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students, & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Parent Quickstart: Navigating Violent Video Games (For Parents & Educators)
Pros and Cons of Video Games (expert video)
Additional Resources for Parents, Students & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
Additional Resources for Parents, Students & Educators
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation
Balancing Video Game Screen Time for Teens
Using YouTube to Explore Colleges and Careers
10 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction
Conclusion
Joining friends to work towards a common goal in a virtual world can be a fun and rewarding experience for many students. Still, there are potential dangers. No matter if they are world building, playing an Xbox series or on a Nintendo Switch, or playing on a tablet or smartphone, there are possible negative effects of playing video games. There are many ways families can have fun and still stay safe while playing video games.
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Pros and Cons of Video Games (expert video)
Pros y contras de los videojuegos (2024)
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La mayoría de los padres recuerdan los videojuegos a los que jugaban cuando eran niños. ¿Recuerdan Super Mario Bros, Oregon Trail y PacMan?
Hoy en día hay tantas opciones de videojuegos que van desde videojuegos educativos hasta videojuegos violentos que puede parecer abrumador conocerlos todos. Es posible que muchos padres se pregunten: ¿es seguro jugar a los juegos actuales o están causando daño a los estudiantes? La respuesta a ambas preguntas es sí.
Si bien los videojuegos tienen aspectos positivos, también hay algunos efectos negativos que los padres deben tener en cuenta antes de dejar que sus alumnos los jueguen.
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Qué piensan los estudiantes sobre los videojuegos (vídeo)
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Conectarse con amigos: oportunidades para socializar más en comparación con mirar televisión: muchos juegos ofrecen funciones de chat y los jugadores disfrutan interactuando con otros jugadores
Resolución de problemas y desafíos: muchos videojuegos, como los juegos de rol o los juegos de acción, requieren que el jugador resuelva problemas y trabaje para lograr una meta
Al borde del asiento: la acción que ofrecen muchos juegos es emocionante, y encontrar secretos ocultos en el juego puede resultar desafiante y gratificante.
Tema de conversación divertido: los estudiantes de la escuela hablarán sobre videojuegos, lo que puede llevar a ideas o proyectos inspirados en los juegos
¿Por qué los estudiantes quieren jugar videojuegos?
- Conectarse con amigos - Oportunidades para socializar más en comparación con la televisión o la lectura: muchos juegos ofrecen funciones de chat y los jugadores disfrutan interactuando con otros jugadores
- Resolución de problemas y desafíos - Muchos videojuegos, como los juegos de rol o los juegos de acción, requieren que el jugador resuelva problemas y trabaje para lograr un objetivo
- Borde del asiento - La acción que ofrecen muchos juegos es emocionante y encontrar secretos ocultos en el juego puede resultar desafiante y gratificante.
- Tema de conversación divertido - Los estudiantes de la escuela hablarán sobre los videojuegos, lo que puede llevar a ideas o proyectos inspirados en los juegos
«Los juegos son divertidos por la sensación de acción de esconderse, correr y disparar. También puede hacer que te sientas mejor que los demás debido a tus armas». Tyler, estudiante en prácticas de SmartSocial
«Son divertidos porque puedes jugar a esos juegos en línea con otros estudiantes y crean conexiones o parecen un juego social en lugar de un juego del tipo «por tu cuenta».» Ziya, estudiante en prácticas de SmartSocial
Capacitación de estudiantes, padres y educadores vídeo
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Lista de verificación familiar (lección en video)
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Pros y contras de los videojuegos (vídeo de expertos)
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Los invitados expertos incluyen:
Christian Ulstrup, fundador, Virgils, Inc.
Gabe Zichermann, fundador y director ejecutivo, Gamification.co
Monet Goldman, Consejero Matrimonial y Familiar Licenciado, Asesoramiento sobre videojuegos de Monet Goldman
Josh Ochs, fundador de SmartSocial.com
Ventajas de los videojuegos
Habilidades de trabajo en equipo, liderazgo y resolución de problemas
- Desde tu propia consola, trabajas con todo un escuadrón o un equipo pequeño para completar una misión
- Las limitaciones de tiempo pueden limitarte a un solo juego, lo que te motiva a mantener la productividad
- Debes tener claras tus palabras para completar la misión, conseguir nuevas armas o lograr otros objetivos para el personaje principal
- Mantenerse fresco bajo presión puede ayudar a lograr el objetivo final
- Posibilidades de encubrir a tus amigos si necesitan ayuda
- Conozca sus puntos fuertes y los de su equipo
- Manejar tus emociones a través del fracaso y el éxito
Construir relaciones familiares
- Jugar en familia puede mejorar las relaciones y permitir a los padres comprender mejor lo que les gusta y lo que disfrutan los niños.
Oportunidades de diálogo entre padres y alumnos
«Un informe del organismo de control de la seguridad en línea, el Comisionado de Seguridad Electrónica, revela que hacer que los padres participen en los juegos de sus hijos tiene beneficios más allá de unir a la familia. También puede ayudar a proteger a los niños en Internet al hacer que se sientan más cómodos denunciando el acoso y el abuso a sus padres. ... Los niños quieren que los padres vean [el] lado positivo de los juegos». (Fuente: AU (Noticias)
«Los jóvenes tenían más probabilidades de denunciar el abuso en Internet a sus padres si estos habían jugado con ellos el año pasado o habían hablado con el niño sobre los juegos. Los niños que interactúan con sus padres y hablan abiertamente sobre sus experiencias de juego en línea tienen más probabilidades de hablar con ellos cuando algo sale mal en Internet». (Fuente: AU (Noticias)
Mejores amistades en la vida real y socialización
- Trabaja con tus padres para asegurarte de que sepan que estás jugando con tus amigos de la escuela, de modo que sea más probable que te animen a pasar tiempo juntos
- Apóyense mutuamente cuando llegue la hora del juego, pero también ayuden a sus amigos a concentrarse en la escuela, para que puedan tener más tiempo de juego
- Escucha tus sentimientos y los de tus amigos mientras juegas. Es un buen momento para ver cómo les va en otros aspectos de la vida y ayudarlos a ver los propósitos adicionales de jugar videojuegos
Hacer que el aprendizaje sea divertido
- Muchos títulos de videojuegos crean oportunidades de aprendizaje para prepararte para tu futuro (mientras te diviertes)
«Los jugadores aportan mejoras en el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad, la inteligencia emocional y la resolución de problemas complejos. Los juegos incluso enseñan a los jugadores cómo comunicar sus comentarios de forma eficaz. Estas habilidades interpersonales son difíciles de encontrar y aún más de capacitar: el 43 por ciento de los empleadores dicen que es más difícil enseñar las habilidades interpersonales que buscan». (Fuente: Forbes)
Coordinación ojo-mano
«Los videojuegos de acción, que se definen por su rapidez de juego, suelen incluir a un personaje controlado por el jugador que se dedica a actividades como disparar, luchar o jugar plataformas (saltos de precisión) en un entorno virtual altamente dinámico que exige que los jugadores tengan una buena coordinación mano-ojo, reflejos rápidos y un pensamiento estratégico para superar los obstáculos y derrotar a los oponentes» (Fuente: PsyPost)
Los jugadores aprenden a fallar y a aprender de los errores en entornos de bajo riesgo
«... Fallar y sentirse responsables por fallar hace que los jugadores disfruten más, no menos, del juego». (Fuente: Jesperjuul)
El desafío que representan los juegos a menudo puede ayudar al estudiante a aceptar probar múltiples soluciones a un obstáculo.
- Los videojuegos a veces se usan en las aulas para objetivos de aprendizaje específicos.
- Los beneficios de jugar videojuegos según los educadores incluyen:
- ~Práctica de codificación
- ~ Habilidades para resolver problemas
- ~Formación de equipos
- ~Habilidades de memorización
- ~ Fomentando la creatividad
- ~Leer y escribir
- ~Matemáticas (cálculo de costos, tiempo y recursos)
Contras de jugar videojuegos
Charlar con extraños que pueden no ser quienes dicen ser en la vida real
- Si bien los videojuegos ofrecen muchos aspectos positivos, a veces las personas con las que chateamos durante el juego pueden no tener en cuenta nuestros intereses.
- Considera chatear solo con las personas que conozcas en la vida real (en la escuela o con amigos de la familia) y nunca compartas tu ubicación real con nadie en el juego
- Ten en cuenta el lenguaje que usan los demás, ya que podría afectar a cómo nos sentimos después de jugar el juego
- Maldecir puede hacer que la gente se sienta bien porque puede liberar endorfinas. Pero escuchar a otros maldecir repetidamente puede hacer que esas palabras entren en nuestro vocabulario si no tenemos cuidado (Fuente: NIÑOS)
Es difícil dejar el mando: adicción al tiempo frente a la pantalla
- Pasar demasiado tiempo frente a la pantalla es malo en cualquier pantalla, pero los creadores de videojuegos nos mantienen enganchados
«Cada vez más adolescentes experimentan adicción a los videojuegos, lo que oficialmente se conoce como trastorno de los juegos en Internet. Y los niños tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de experimentar una adicción a los juegos. Cuando los padres se quejan diciendo: «Mi hijo es adicto a los videojuegos», es posible que se estén enfrentando a un trastorno de salud mental real». (Fuente: Academia de Newport)
¿Cómo nos afecta la adicción?
- La adicción afecta nuestro bienestar mental y físico
- Podemos volvernos adictos a ciertos comportamientos para seguir teniendo la misma oleada de buenos sentimientos.
- La adicción puede afectar negativamente nuestro sueño, nuestros hábitos alimenticios, nuestra familia y nuestras amistades
- Es posible que no nos demos cuenta de que somos adictos a algo hasta que un amigo o familiar nos lo señala, y nunca nos gusta escucharlo de ellos.
- En ese momento, escuchar que podrías ser adicto a algo es lo último de lo que quieres hablar. Hace que todos evitemos el tema
- ¿Quizás tienes un amigo que muestra estos rasgos?
Esté atento a estas señales de adicción a los videojuegos en sus amigos
- Pensando en jugar constantemente
- Se sienten mal cuando no pueden jugar
- Necesidad de jugar durante más y más tiempo para sentirse bien mientras juega
- No poder dejar el mando o reducir el tiempo de juego
- Alejarse de los amigos y de las actividades que antes disfrutaba
- Tiene problemas en la escuela o en el hogar, pero no usa los servicios para ayudar
- Mentir sobre cuánto tiempo pasan jugando o dedicando tiempo extra a jugar a escondidas
- Recurrir a su consola de juegos para liberar malos estados de ánimo o sentimientos
Qué hacer si sospechas que un amigo es adicto a los videojuegos
- Hable con un adulto de confianza acerca de sus inquietudes
- Invita a tu amigo a realizar actividades que no sean videojuegos contigo para que se aleje de tus consolas
- Habla con tu amigo y comparte lo que sabes sobre la adicción y cómo ves que actúa.
- Anima a tu amigo a establecer un límite de tiempo cuando esté jugando
Razones para hablar sobre la adicción a los juegos
Impacta en el rendimiento académico: En la Encuesta Nacional de Participación Estudiantil de 2011, casi 27,000 estudiantes de primer año informaron que jugaban más de 16 horas a la semana. Estos estudiantes obtuvieron puntajes más bajos en el SAT, calificaciones más bajas en la escuela secundaria y fueron a la universidad menos preparados.
Causa de la deserción universitaria: El 9% de los estudiantes de primer año traen consigo problemas de juego a la universidad y los estudios muestran que el 48% evitará estudiar por ello. Agregue una carga de trabajo más dura, cambios en el entorno y más estrés, y tendrá como resultado un aumento en la deserción escolar.
Se correlaciona con la depresión: Los estudios muestran que la adicción a los juegos puede provocar trastornos psicológicos como la depresión y la ansiedad. Estos síntomas provocan aislamiento en los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo y conducen a un bajo rendimiento académico y a la deserción escolar. - Los que abandonan el juego
¿Qué causa la adicción a los videojuegos?
Señales y consejos sobre la adicción al juego
- Las compañías de videojuegos se benefician vendiendo publicidad, mejoras en los juegos, juegos completamente nuevos y lanzando nuevas versiones de videojuegos ya populares que hacen que los jugadores quieran gastar más dinero y tiempo jugando videojuegos
- Los juegos más adictivos no tienen un final definido o «Game Over» y permiten y fomentan las interacciones sociales con otros jugadores o la colaboración con otros jugadores para avanzar en el juego
- »El «trastorno del juego» ha sido declarado una afección de salud mental por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (Fuente: Organización Mundial de la Salud)
¿Qué pueden hacer los padres para ayudar a mantener a los niños seguros?
- Comience con límites de tiempo claros: la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría recomienda entre 30 y 60 minutos por día los días escolares y menos de 2 horas los días no escolares (fuente: AAP) y asegúrese de que sigan haciendo ejercicio físico a diario
- Si tu hijo juega a los juegos en una consola (Nintendo Switch, Xbox o Playstation), usa los controles parentales de la consola para limitar el tiempo que juega
- Recuérdele a su estudiante que nunca dé información personal a otras personas en línea (dirección particular, nombre real, ciudad, escuela, etc.) y que las personas en línea no siempre son quienes dicen ser
- Asegúrele a su hijo que puede hablar con un padre o un adulto de confianza si alguna interacción en línea lo hace sentir incómodo
- Lee y sigue las clasificaciones de la ESRB para cada juego
- Busque atención médica si cree que su hijo adolescente padece un trastorno del juego
5 formas en que las familias pueden estar más seguras en los juegos en línea (lección en video)
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#1: Jueguen juntos
- Una de las mejores maneras de conseguir más tiempo de juego es invitar a tus padres a jugar contigo.
- Usa el tiempo de juego como una forma de conectarte con tu familia
- Cuéntales a tus padres por qué te gusta jugar a ciertos juegos y cuánto significaría para ti que se unieran a ti en un partido
- Sé el experto y explica a tus padres tus juegos favoritos para mostrarles lo que sabes y lo que haces.
#2: Juega sin auriculares
- Cuando escuchas que se usan blasfemias de manera casual y constante, es más probable que las uses y te metas en problemas.
- Algunas personas desconocidas usan auriculares para obtener información personal sobre otras personas; nunca comparten datos personales con nadie en línea
#3: Establece metas y gana tiempo de juego
- Demuestre su responsabilidad (y posiblemente gane más tiempo de juego) priorizando el trabajo escolar, la familia y las actividades extracurriculares antes de la hora del juego
- Piensa en el tiempo de juego como algo que puedes esperar una vez que hayas realizado primero todas tus demás actividades.
#4: Tenga cuidado con las estafas
- Hay muchos mensajes de correo electrónico y redes sociales en los que se afirma que regalan dinero gratis o créditos para juegos si proporcionas la información de inicio de sesión de tu cuenta a cambio de reclamar un premio. Cualquier promoción de sorteo real solo se realizará en el juego
- SOLO da tus contraseñas a tus padres, nunca a un extraño o un amigo
#5: Gestiona tu tiempo de juego
- Trabaja con tus padres ANTES de empezar a jugar para determinar una cantidad de tiempo aceptable o un número determinado de partidos para jugar.
- Si juegas durante un período de tiempo determinado, usa un temporizador visual, como un temporizador de huevos, para registrar el tiempo que te queda
Consejos rápidos para padres (vídeo de 3 minutos)
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- Crea un nombre de usuario que no te identifique directamente, pero que no te avergüence si alguien supiera quién eres
- Trabajen juntos para decidir la cantidad de tiempo de juego ANTES de empezar a jugar
- Busca otras actividades que te ayuden a desarrollar tus conocimientos y habilidades sobre el juego sin pasar más tiempo frente a la pantalla (como leer libros o revistas sobre el juego con consejos e historias, o escribir un plan para lo que quieres crear o hacer la próxima vez que inicies sesión)
Recursos adicionales para padres, estudiantes y educadores
El impacto del tiempo frente a la pantalla en la motivación
Equilibrar el tiempo de pantalla de los videojuegos para adolescentes
Uso de YouTube para explorar universidades y carreras
10 consejos de gestión del tiempo frente a la pantalla para prevenir la adicción
Conclusión
Unirse a amigos para trabajar en pos de un objetivo común en un mundo virtual puede ser una experiencia divertida y gratificante para muchos estudiantes. Sin embargo, existen peligros potenciales. No importa si están construyendo mundos, jugando a una serie de Xbox o Nintendo Switch, o jugando en una tableta o teléfono inteligente, los videojuegos pueden tener efectos negativos. Hay muchas maneras en las que las familias pueden divertirse y mantenerse seguras mientras juegan videojuegos.
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