| These days, there is a lot of controversy over | | | | Disorder and video games say playing them can help |
| ADHD and video games. Is it okay to let a child with | | | | kids with ADHD learn how to focus and sit still while |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder play these | | | | they play. They also believe that gamers develop |
| games? Are there any potential benefits? In this | | | | excellent hand-eye coordination that may serve them |
| article, you'll learn about the pros and cons, so you | | | | well in technology related jobs in the future. |
| can make the best decision for your child. | | | | Whatever your beliefs, here are some suggestions if |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and video | | | | you intend your child to play these games. First of all, |
| games were the subject in a recent news story | | | | impose a time limit. Some parents only allow children |
| where a boy who had been playing a violent video | | | | to play video games on weekends and only if their |
| game shot and killed his father. Did the violence in the | | | | school work has been done. Second, keep your child |
| video game worsen the aggressive urges of the boy | | | | away from violent games and pay attention to their |
| and drive him over the edge or was it much more | | | | ratings. |
| likely that there was an abusive element in the home | | | | One thing that works for many parents who believe |
| and the father-son dynamic? Since the single father is | | | | that gaming can be beneficial is giving their children a |
| dead and the boy was only ten years old, we may | | | | natural remedy to enhance the increased focus and |
| never fully know the truth. | | | | hand-eye coordination that is often developed |
| What we do know about ADHD and video games is | | | | through this type of play. Unlike drugs, natural |
| that these games can worsen hyperactivity and | | | | remedies have no side effects and don't interact |
| foster aggression, especially when a child is playing | | | | negatively with any other medications that your child |
| violent games. The fast-changing, ever-flickering | | | | might need to take. They work by giving the brain |
| images on the monitor may heighten a child's need | | | | the nutrients it needs to increase concentration, |
| for constant simulation. Worse yet, playing video | | | | memory and the ability to stay on task while |
| games can also lead to addiction. In fact, countries | | | | reducing hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression and |
| like Korea actually have addiction treatment centers | | | | outbursts. If you believe that ADHD and video games |
| designed to treat this growing problem. Although | | | | can benefit each other, giving your child a natural |
| addiction is usually characterized by a substance that | | | | remedy is a good way to ensure that this is so. |
| causes physical withdrawal symptoms when removed | | | | Make sure to do your research and find a remedy |
| from the addict's life, gaming is considered addictive | | | | that has been FDA-approved and that is made from |
| because it significantly increases dopamine production | | | | proven ingredients like Tuberculinum, Arson Iod and |
| (the feel-good neurotransmitter) in the brain. When | | | | Verta Alb which are quality, herbal ingredients that |
| kids are forced to stop playing these games, they | | | | soothe and calm the nervous system, increase focus |
| may experience something akin to feeling depressed. | | | | and memory and decrease fidgeting, outbursts and |
| Of course there are two sides to any controversy. | | | | the like. |
| Supporters of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | |