Trampolines 'could help kids tackle gaming addiction'
15/12/2010 An expert has urged parents to limit the amount of time their children spend playing computer and video games, which could be achieved by purchasing trampolines for the garden.
Earlier this month, the BBC broadcast an episode of its Panorama series focusing on gaming addiction in British youngsters.
Guy Cocker, editor of reviews website Gamespot, said: "The majority think that video games can be addictive, but the problem is more to do with the person and whether they have an addictive personality.
He suggested that the problem of gaming addiction is not as widespread as many believe, though the expert did advise parents to limit their children's exposure to the virtual realm.
Mr Cocker's advice was for families to restrict the amount of time they spend playing video games, which could be achieved with trampolines for the garden to help children enjoy the benefits of outdoor play.
He went on to say that parents should think about the kinds of games their children have access to, paying particular attention to age ratings.
Earlier this month, the BBC broadcast an episode of its Panorama series focusing on gaming addiction in British youngsters.
Guy Cocker, editor of reviews website Gamespot, said: "The majority think that video games can be addictive, but the problem is more to do with the person and whether they have an addictive personality.
He suggested that the problem of gaming addiction is not as widespread as many believe, though the expert did advise parents to limit their children's exposure to the virtual realm.
Mr Cocker's advice was for families to restrict the amount of time they spend playing video games, which could be achieved with trampolines for the garden to help children enjoy the benefits of outdoor play.
He went on to say that parents should think about the kinds of games their children have access to, paying particular attention to age ratings.
