New research reveals a generational disconnect over online games, with 94% of young people expressing positive feelings about the activity, yet only 15% of parents identifying benefits for their child.
One of the findings that really caught my attention was a significant share of young people – 52% of children and 27% of teens – want their parents and caregivers to join in on the fun.
Kids were also eager for parents to understand that games helped them relax and address mental health concerns.
Clearly, as parents we need to monitor our kids media experiences, and being invited to play seems like a great way to connect and stay informed.
Check out the article and learn more about this 2000 participant study.
Stock, P. (2024, February 6). What parents just don’t get about video games. Cosmos. https://cosmosmagazine.com/people/culture/what-parents-just-dont-get-about-video-games/
