Do your kids play more than one hour of video games a day? Are they older than 3 years of age? I am conducting a research study on children's health and video games. I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't mind taking some time to take my survey! I attend USC for graduate school. Your responses are completely anonymous. The survey also asks some questions about nutrition and exercise. If you are interested in taking my survey, please follow the link.
My stepkids play 5-7 hours of video games every night, staying up till 2 or 3 am. AND their biological mother feeds them on crap -- they live on hot pockets, cookies, and (on special occasions) Stouffers. They're smart boys, so they've done ok scholastically, but...oy.
It makes me nuts. Sure, when they are with us on the weekends they eat good, fresh food, but I've just had to accept that it's not under my control. Thankfully, the 17-year-old body can withstand a lot of abuse.
My stepkids play 5-7 hours of video games every night, staying up till 2 or 3 am. AND their biological mother feeds them on crap -- they live on hot pockets, cookies, and (on special occasions) Stouffers. They're smart boys, so they've done ok scholastically, but...oy.
It makes me nuts. Sure, when they are with us on the weekends they eat good, fresh food, but I've just had to accept that it's not under my control. Thankfully, the 17-year-old body can withstand a lot of abuse.
That's horrible! Sorry I really try not to be judgmental but that really is terribly unhealthy for the kids. They should be out exploring the world more, reading, hanging out with friends (and I mean face to face... not electronically), sports, dance, playing music, w/e... something.
That diet will affect them for life too, establishing some habits they may never get over.
My 5 year old is useless with an xbox, if I am ever trying to play a game and he's around he turns it off on me and begs me to play trucks with him. I usually don't need to be reminded more than once... now summer is here especially!
His little buddy next door is a master at video games (first person shooters even! I find it horrific) and his little brother had an ipad in his crib before he was one year old.
My daughter is 6. She likes playing video games, but she also LOVES to be outside when the weather permits. If it's too cold or raining, she'll play video games (not everyday) or she'll settle in and watch a movie.....or play dolls upstairs.....or color and draw.
I agree, Browncoat! Oh, boy, do I. And so does H, but he's not willing to confront his ex over it. His feeling is, "well, they just have another year living with her." (Why, yes, this is a constant source of stress for us, how did you guess? )
I'm more in your camp, they are establishing some lifetime patterns which are not good.
Well, they're starting some college courses this summer, and I'm hoping they are going to learn right quick that college is a whole different deal and they can't just play around online every night until 2. They recently had a couple of social failures (not getting picked for leadership positions) and while that broke my heart, I hope they can see that they did bupkus to prepare, while others worked very hard.
My kids may not be that old but the two and three year old LOVE playing outside and they LOVE to help mommy garden... well daughter loves to help me garden... my son tends to just rip the leaves off and dump the plants over.
All your responses are really on point with my research. I am passionate about educating kids on eating healthier foods and exercising regularly. Even though taking a survey is boring and doesn't sound interesting, your information would help my research out immensely. Thanks for all the comments!
My kids may not be that old but the two and three year old LOVE playing outside and they LOVE to help mommy garden... well daughter loves to help me garden... my son tends to just rip the leaves off and dump the plants over.
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That's horrible! Sorry I really try not to be judgmental but that really is terribly unhealthy for the kids. They should be out exploring the world more, reading, hanging out with friends (and I mean face to face... not electronically), sports, dance, playing music, w/e... something.
