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A link list for parents

Computer games are becoming increasingly complex. Often it is simply not enough to take a quick look at the screen to see what the game is about. Parents understandably seek information that will help them understand the content of computer games. Here parents and interested parties find websites that evaluate computer games pedagogically and provide further information:

by Torben Kohring

The information offer "Spielatgeber-NRW" offers parents u. a. extensive educational assessments of computer games. These are created in regularly occurring, educationally supervised game tester groups together with children and adolescents. A search function can be used to find games by age, system and legal age rating.

Christina Cherry

Computer games and child development

Christian Albrechts University of Kiel

Faculty of Philosophy

Institute f. Päd.-Psych. Teaching u. Learning research (IPL)

Question: My child often plays on the tablet or the computer. Shall we limit this because it could have negative effects on intelligence and memory?

Many parents are concerned with the question of whether playing on tablet, cell phone and computer could harm the development of children and adolescents and how much play time should be allowed for their children. A variety of different opinions circulate in the media and literature on this topic, ranging from largely prohibiting to largely permitting.

Christina Cherry

Computer games and children's advice for parents

Computer games and children’s guides for parents

Computer games and children is a topic that does not die out among parents. Playing is part of childhood, but is computer gaming also part of normal childhood? Of course, even the German Cultural Council says. Parents in particular are concerned about their children’s enthusiasm for video games of all kinds, fearing that the child will become addicted or neglect other leisure activities of games, checking the time on the computer, smartphone or tablet as well as protecting the child’s data, their interaction with other players, for example in online games, and intervening if in doubt. Our tips are intended to help parents.

Christina Cherry

Computer games are not suitable for children! Or does it?

Children and computer games – parents are less concerned than the discussion about Minecraft, the Sims or FIFA. Béa Beste considers fears and prohibitions that are too great to be useless. It reveals how you can squeeze something of educational value out of every computer game.

Just try it yourself and pick up the controller | © Africa Studio \ Fotolia.com

08/17/2015, column "The parent whisperer" by Béa Beste

Are you one of the parents who Computer games tend to be dumbing down assess, and who are annoyed by their children’s ball and addiction?

Christina Cherry

Computer games for children – when, how long and what.

The topic of computer games and children has been discussed many times in the media. In general, the opinion seems to apply that the computer consumption harms the children. Many parents fear that gambling will make their child fat, lazy and, in the worst case, aggressive. Of course there are games that are not suitable for children. Excessive use is also not beneficial to protect the child’s health and psyche. That is why there are certain rules that parents should follow.

The correct handling of computer games

When and how long can and should children play?

The number of hours of computer consumption is a frequently discussed and very important point when it comes to computer games. But far before regulating the time span, almost all families first have to clarify the question of when children are old enough for computer games or playing on the computer in general. There is certainly no generally applicable rule for this, since children are to be viewed completely individually and differently in their development. What there are, however, are recommendations from experts that should apply to the average of all children.

Christina Cherry

PCs for children from 2 years: How to regulate the handling of digital devices after your children discover computers

In the first two years of life, you should expose your child to little or no media stimulation. When you first come into contact with digital media, keep in mind that there are also extra children’s computers for toddlers.

Practice using the computer with your children. Show interest and talk about the differences between what happens on the screen and what happens in reality.

Do not keep your child away from the PC, but make sure you have clear rules and limit usage times. This will make it easier for you later. Here we discuss when a separate computer makes sense for the child.

Christina Cherry