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My son’s PS3 requires access to the Internet, but I don’t want Internet in his bedroom—what do I do?
 My son’s PS3 requires access to the Internet, but I don’t want Internet in his bedroom—what do I do? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 12-year-old son wanted a PS3, partly as a birthday gift and partly out of money he’s saved. This was to replace his PS2 because some of the games he wanted were not available for PS2. His PS2 is in his room on a non-cable hooked up TV so that all of his approved,…

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Are attention disorders connected to technology addiction?
 Are attention disorders connected to technology addiction? 150 150 Mediatrics

  Q:  Are impulsive children, or children with ADHD, more likely to develop technology addictions? –Answers about ADHD in San Francisco, CA A: Dear Answers, This is a tricky subject for a very basic reason: Although diagnosed and treated as a serious problem in Asia and Europe, technology addiction, also known as video or internet addiction,…

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Does being in control of video games make kids more easily frustrated in the real world?
 Does being in control of video games make kids more easily frustrated in the real world? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Many of the kids I know who’ve been playing video games from a very young age have grown up to be anti-social and easily frustrated. Are there any studies showing a link?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Are kids addicted to their cell phones, mp3 players, and portable videogames?
 Are kids addicted to their cell phones, mp3 players, and portable videogames? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: It seems like today’s generation is always on their cell phones, iPods, Nintendos, etc. Is this simply a fad, or are these children addicted?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®

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How do I stop myself from parenting with television?
 How do I stop myself from parenting with television? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I know it is easier for me to get my chores done around the house if my toddler is entertained by TV. How do I stop this? What can replace these easy “babysitters” so that I can save my mental health?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Are violent games more damaging for children with a central auditory processing disorder?
 Are violent games more damaging for children with a central auditory processing disorder? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: We just found out that our 6-year-old son has a central auditory processing disorder. We do not have TV or video games in our house, but when he visits friends’ houses, they sometimes play the older brother’s extremely violent video games, such as Call of Duty. Since there are fewer screens in our house,…

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How long should my 3-year-old play with iPhone apps?
 How long should my 3-year-old play with iPhone apps? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 3 year old son can spend hours playing with the PBS kids iPhone app but how long should he spend using it?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®

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How do swear words factor in to a movie’s MPAA rating?
 How do swear words factor in to a movie’s MPAA rating? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I let my 13-year-old watch the movie “Once” and I didn’t understand why it was rated R; there was some bad language but no irresponsible display of risky behavior like so many PG-13 movies I’ve seen. How do movie ratings work?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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My son gets really angry when I ask him to stop playing video games, what can I do?
 My son gets really angry when I ask him to stop playing video games, what can I do? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My son plays video games 4 hours a day, is not studying hard, and is falling asleep in class. When I try to talk to him about it, he gets violent. What should I do?

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Do violent video games affect my 18-month-old son?
 Do violent video games affect my 18-month-old son? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: When my son is at his babysitter’s house, there are violent video games being played. Should I be concerned?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®

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