The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games
Author | : Scott Steinberg |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 149 |
Release | : 2012-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781105154478 |
ISBN-13 | : 1105154475 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Nearly 40 years after their invention and a decade after exploding onto the mainstream, video games still remain a mystery to many parents, including which titles are appropriate, and their potential side-effects on kids. Now the answers are at your fingertips. Offering unrivaled insight and practical, real-world strategies for making gaming a positive part of family life, The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games provides a vital resource for today's parent. From picking the right software to promoting online safety, setting limits and enforcing house rules, it offers indispensable hints, tips and how-to guides for fostering healthy play and development. Includes: Complete Guides to PC, Console, Mobile, Online & Social Games - Using Parental Controls and Game Ratings - Picking the Right Games - The Latest on Violence, Addiction, Online Safety - Setting Rules & Time Limits - Best Games for All Ages - Essential Tools & Resources. "An essential guide for parents." Jon Swartz, USA Today