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Reply to "Internet gaming disorder: A real mental health issue on the rise in adolescents and young adults"

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This article was certainly interesting and thought provoking. I wasn't aware of the 'stages' in the process of gaming addiction development!

As a single parent mom of a historically 'gaming' son (within perceived normal time limits who is now 20 and no longer games AT ALL!!) who had/has more of a natural understanding of technology overall - even parental controls could be circumvented to gain access beyond the control hours due to his level of knowledge of technology. In my mind, as a single mom of a biracial son, internet and gaming use was the 'lesser of the many evils' when it comes to addiction or maladaptive behavioural activities a teenage could potentially partake in. This course is definitely broadening my understanding of just how significant this type of problem could potentially be!

10/5/229:53 AM

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