2007-11-23 08:48:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Talk to your health care provider. There may be a possibility of mild autism - particularly if we're talking about a boy here. I don't want to alarm you. Just think of my suggestion as an alternative to the one made by everyone else.
2007-11-23 09:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Adam W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 years old is young enough to get him off of the addiction now. And video games are VERY addicting! Why take the time to put on the coat, the shoes, and EXERCISE outside when you can just sit back and be entertained by the dumb box?? I have 3 boys and I know how much they rely on their games and computer for entertainment. I can also tell you that the younger the kid is, the easier it is to get them to find something else to do. Teenagers are VERY hard to break addicting gaming habits from. It's annoying to hear the kids whine and complain, but sure enough, if they are forced to turn off the games, they WILL find something else to do! I have listened to my younger 2 boys play laser tag, decorate their rooms, and play with toys ALL day! It's fabulous!!! I'm so glad we told them to stop with the video games for the day.
2007-11-23 09:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Badger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the situation seems that severe, I would simply take away the games. The kid will go through withdrawal but soon enough figure out other ways to entertain him or herself. Eventually will come the increasing ability to interact with others. Just don't be wishy washy about it. And don't give it back for a year or so.
2007-11-23 08:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the games away. I know he's going to pitch a fit, but they're not a necessity. Make them something he earns, or set aside time on the weekends. Take him outside, get involved with him and show him it's possible to enjoy life without a controller in your hand.
2007-11-23 08:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by melissa h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Limit his time with the games or develop a system allows him to play video games when he hangs out with other kids.
2007-11-23 08:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Scratch 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it away. But have several alternatives to offer, games, outdoor sports, crafts, etc. and be prepared to get involved. Your kid will love the time and attention from you, and vice versa. Also, you'll feel better about what your kid is doing and over time you'll see a major change. But remember, it takes patience, consistency,practice and did I mention patience?? But what could be more worthwhile?
2007-11-23 08:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make an effort to get him outside and communicate with his peers. You may want to set an example and talk with your friends while out and help him learn social skills.
2007-11-23 08:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Andy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start a club or group with local kids that like video games. that way they group, become friends, and learn cheats!
but if that doesn't help i suggest stoping hte video games. and get him into something better.
2007-11-23 08:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pull them out of his/her comfort zone immediately. Start by gradually getting him/her involved in sports teams, after school activites, what ever you can do to keep him/her active and around people his/her own age.
2007-11-23 11:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by blue22op 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away the games and the computer.
2007-11-23 09:46:56 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋