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.