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RE: Game addiction - A contemporary issue
Great post! I definitely agree that game addiction exists, but I do feel people jump to conclusions too fast when someone is an avid gamer. I've said this many times, exactly like you stated aswell: People watch tv all evening long and they are fine, but when someone plays games all evening, they are 'addicted'. That just annoys me, because the only reasons people assume that about gaming is because it is less socially accepted than watching television. That, while gaming can actually do more for you and improve certain skills. Playing online, you might even be playing with friends all evening. It all depends on how easy you can let go and get out and do other stuff, besides gaming.
Yep, exactly. And I experienced the same thing growing up. I would play long hours because it was the only thing I really considered as fun. And my mom just kept telling me I was addicted. She was always talking on the phone, but I didn't consider her addicted to her phone. I didn't mention that she was always on her phone because it wouldn't help my case lol.
Haha I imagine it wouldn't!