Good Dads
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Events
  • Podcast
  • Insights
  • New Pathways
    • What is New Pathways?
    • NPGD Class Schedules & Locations
    • NPGD Council & Partners
    • NPGD Facilitators
    • NPGD Activities
    • NPGD Completions & Graduations
    • What NPGD Dads Are Saying
  • All Pro Dad
    • All Pro Dad Schools in Springfield, MO
    • APD CAPTAINS
  • Partners
  • Membership

Good dad insights

gaming guidelines: part 2

3/28/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
In this blog, Joel continues to explain many helpful things about gaming which he began in last week's blog. For a refresh or review, see the blog post associated with March 7, 2019.
​

Which leads me to my next topic Fortnite. One of the reasons that Fortnite (a first person shooter) is so popular is because of the social aspect it has incorporated. Both kids and adults are getting online and playing with their friends in groups with the sole purpose of beating everyone else in the world. One other reason that Fortnite is so popular is because you can play it on just about any device that has an app or can download a game. Kids and adults are playing Fortnite on everything from their phone to their PlayStation or X-box. Fortnite has built on the success of other franchises such as Call of Duty and Halo which incorporated a social aspect into their online play modes. They give players the ability to customize their characters and even do silly dances after defeating an enemy. The developers are constantly changing the game so that it keeps the interest of their customers and their work is paying off. Last year Fortnite grossed 3 billion (yes that’s right BILLION) in profits. You can buy Fortnite shirts and backpacks both in the store and online. It is quite literally a billion-dollar brand which is staggering considering that the game has not been out for more than a couple of years.
Picture
For my last topic (Spring Break) I am going to leave you with what I hope are a few helpful tips and or reminders. The first is this, when it comes to kids and gaming the two are drawn to each other. Most kids do not have the developmental capacity to set healthy limits for themselves when it comes to forms of entertainment such as video games. They need you to lovingly help them to know and understand what is both healthy and helpful. If you are not sure, do a little research or ask your child’s School Counselor. I can personally guarantee you that they have answered that question before and should be able to suggest some good articles or books on the topic.

Second, as spring break approaches start setting expectations now for what healthy limits look like for both video game and media consumption in general. Research some activities that you would be comfortable with them doing over spring break and give them some options ahead of time.

Third, for your sake and the sake of their teachers force them to get some physical exercise somewhere (gym, park, backyard, etc.). Unstructured time doing some sort of physical activity is important for both their mental and physical health. Ask any teacher who has taught for more than a week and they will gladly share with you the benefits they have seen when kids can get out and play.
Picture
Lastly, whether it is playing video games with your kids, taking them on a walk, a hike or even a trip to the mall. Spend some quality time with your kids. There is absolutely nothing that can serve as an adequate substitute for the love of and time with a parent. If you want your kids to be successful in life there is a mountain of research I can show you that says a loving, secure relationship with their parent or guardian is the most important factor. It doesn’t matter whether or not you understand the game they want you to play with them or activity they want you to do. The time and connection you build during those games and activities is what will make the most difference.

Joel Hunter

Joel Hunter is a father, school counselor, and a video gamer. He shares insights about responsible gaming with your children and provides perspective from the sides of the parent, the counselor, and the gamer.

0 Comments


Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Categories

    All
    Advice
    Advocacy
    Back To School
    Christmas
    College
    Communication
    Community
    Cooking
    Co-Parenting
    Dad 2 Dad Networking
    Daughter
    Driving
    Faith
    Fall
    Family Time
    Fatherhood
    Firsts
    FOMO
    Forgiveness
    Freedom
    Friends
    Funny
    Generosity
    Giving Back
    Good Dads
    Grandparents
    Grief
    Grudges
    Habits
    Health
    Homework
    Learning
    Limits
    Love
    Manners
    Marriage
    Math
    Mental Health
    Mistakes
    Money
    Mothers
    Moving
    Parenting
    Play
    Quitting
    Reading
    Relationships
    Role Model
    School
    Self Care
    Social Media
    Sports
    Statistics
    Staying Connected
    Story
    Success
    Summer
    Technology
    Teenager
    Toddler
    Tough Topics
    Traditions
    Transitions
    Travel
    Twins
    Video Games
    Women
    Work

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    October 2014

Picture
​​205 West Walnut Street, ​Suite 10
Springfield, MO  65806

​
Phone:  417.501.8867

Hours
​Monday - Thursday:
 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday:
 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
​
Saturday - Sunday: 
​Closed

© Good Dads, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Events
  • Podcast
  • Insights
  • New Pathways
    • What is New Pathways?
    • NPGD Class Schedules & Locations
    • NPGD Council & Partners
    • NPGD Facilitators
    • NPGD Activities
    • NPGD Completions & Graduations
    • What NPGD Dads Are Saying
  • All Pro Dad
    • All Pro Dad Schools in Springfield, MO
    • APD CAPTAINS
  • Partners
  • Membership