What age should you let your kids play video games?

What age should you let your kids play video games?

What age should you let your kids play video games?

For kids over the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics says no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on non-school days. Kids under 6 should spend closer to 30 minutes. It's also appropriate for parents to know and approve the games their kids are playing. Avoid any games with graphic violence or sex.

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How many hours a day should a kid play video games?
Put clear limits on your child's gaming.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests time allotted should be under 30 to 60 minutes per day on school days and 2 hours or less on non- school days.
2024-02-06 22:45:16


How many hours should kids play video games?
It's good to set video game time limits by age. For kids over the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics says no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on non-school days. Kids under 6 should spend closer to 30 minutes.
2024-01-06 23:42:10


How many parents dont let their kids play video games?
How many parents let their kids play video games? 37.4% of parents let their children play video games online with anyone, 50.6% allowed their children to play online with their friends only, and 12% didn't let their children play online at all.
2023-12-25 08:15:33


How many kids play video games 2022?
In children aged 2 to 17 years, a large 2022 survey in the US showed that 71% play video games, an increase of 4 percentage points since 2018.
2023-12-19 16:14:20

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