Set clear ground rules about when, where, how much, and what kind
of game playing is allowed as soon as your child starts to
play games.
· Intervene early before things get out of hand.
· Limit video game playing time.
· Have clear consequences if time limits are not observed.
· Enforce consequences consistently.
· Make sure your child is not playing in the middle of the night.
· Require that homework and other chores be completed first.
· Keep video and computer games out of child's bedroom.
· Be firm. Consistently enforce the rules. If your child refuses to
cooperate, restrict access to video games for a period of time.
· Be clear with your child that constant arguments about game playing
will result in loss of game playing privileges.
· If nothing else works, go cold turkey. Get rid of the games.
· Encourage other activities. Have younger children help make a list of
"Fun Things to Do".