Video Games

How can I talk to my husband about media violence?
How can I talk to my husband about media violence? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I have 8- and 10-year-old daughters and a 6-year-old step-son. My new husband thinks that PG-13 movies and violent video games are fine for all of our children, even his 6-year-old. But I never let my daughters use violent media because as a school counselor, I am well aware of the dangers of media violence for children. How can I educate my husband on this issue?

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Should I worry about the violent video games my son plays?
Should I worry about the violent video games my son plays? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 10 year old son loves to play video games. The other day I happened to see a few minutes of one of the games he was playing and it was much more violent than I thought it would be. Should I worry about how these games affect him?

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Meet the Mediatrician!
Meet the Mediatrician! 150 150 Mediatrics

Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician® answers your questions about media and kids’ health.

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