A study published in the journal American Academy of Pediatrics says that children with autism or attention-deficit may increase the symptoms of their illnesses playing videogames .
The confirmation is probably authoritative , but I beg to observe that perhaps there was no need to spread the wings of science to understand that the way things are .
I take this opportunity for a reflection that is good even in the case of healthy children and "normal."Video games , for their active involvement and capacity for empathy , are always thresholds for " other worlds " . This is their strength. It carries with it the risk that someone immature as all children, usually prefer to take refuge in those worlds where everything is under control and you always win . (Also applies to the TV, where the involvement is passive ) .
In the case of people who have relationship problems , this risk is obviously closer . But do not underestimate ever. A good dose of realism is a prerequisite to maintain a balance in the round, and ensure that everything, even the games, this one is part of the actual world in which we live and which we appreciate .
It should take a look at the behavior of our children. And establish limits : time , place, for video games and everything else. When they want to " escape " and take refuge - it always happens at all , especially to those who make their first experiences of life - the right environment is familiar , not digital.
