{"id":4867,"date":"2019-06-07T10:07:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T15:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=4867"},"modified":"2019-06-07T10:07:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T15:07:54","slug":"parenting-101-pleasing-a-gamer-teen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/parenting-101-pleasing-a-gamer-teen\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting 101: Pleasing A Gamer Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gamers have also had to deal with a bad reputation. Thankfully, countless experts and parenting counsellors have since agreed that gaming is not only a hobby, but it can also become a positive force in the development of essential skills. The idea that video games are responsible for everyday violence is not only an unjustified clich\u00e9, but it is also predominantly unproven. More often than not, children who grow up playing games \u2013 as long as the games are suitable for their age \u2013 are more likely to enhance their problem-solving skills, creativity, coordination, and stress reliance. All-in-one, these are pretty useful skills to have. Therefore, most parents embrace the idea that their teenage child enjoys video games \u2013 rather than fight it. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, what are you to do when you\u2019re trying to please your gaming teen? Here are a few ideas to enhance their game routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gaming is a social experience<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Comfort makes a difference<\/b><\/p>\n

Is a birthday coming and you\u2019re still struggling to find decent ideas? Typically, tapping into their gaming interest can be a real game changer, especially if grandparents have asked you for tips. While you may not be confident in their ability to find a suitable game for your teen, you can certainly trust them with the matter of comfort. Gamers can develop soreness in their wrists, back and neck if they play in an uncomfortable position \u2013 which could be the case if the game console is in their bedroom with no ergonomic setting, for instance. It\u2019s worth <\/span>investing in a gaming chair<\/span><\/a> \u2013 and more importantly, gaming chairs are a thing on the market; therefore, they are easy to find even for the most inexperienced gaming gift makers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stepping out of your tech comfort zone confidently<\/b><\/p>\n

It is difficult when you don\u2019t have a robust gaming experience to pick a tech present for your teen. Ultimately, if you want to give them something there will appreciate, such as a device that enhances their perception of the game, you need to <\/span>understand what gaming headsets is<\/span><\/a> about. Indeed, it can be tricky to pick the best gadget when you know nothing about its connectivity, features and overall comfort. Here\u2019s a tip that will transform your approach: Forget the shop assistant and ask a community of gamers what they think \u2013 or check their reviews online. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep yourself informed about the latest trends<\/b><\/p>\n

Last but not least, sometimes the best present you can give is to share their interest. Gaming is not the solitary hobby that the media made it to be. It\u2019s an experience enthusiastic gamers are keen to share, either with other players online or with relatives and friends. Reading about <\/span>the latest trends and expected games<\/span><\/a> only takes a handful of minutes, but it can significantly transform your relationship. Alternatively, you can sit down with them and share the experience of the game. Even as a spectator, many games are beautifully designed, which makes them enjoyable not only to play but also to watch. Nier: Automata, for instance, is one of those games that come with a complex narrative, guaranteed to keep both of you satisfied. <\/span><\/p>\n

In conclusion, there is no reason why video games should remain an isolated and misunderstood hobby. As a non-gaming relative, you can still find many ways to connect, either through helping your teen to create a cosy gaming environment or by joining them in their passion.<\/span><\/p>\n

This post is a collaborative effort by St. Louis Dad.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gamers have also had to deal with a bad reputation. Thankfully, countless experts and parenting counsellors have since agreed that gaming is not only a hobby, but it can also become a positive force in the development of essential skills. The idea that video games are responsible for everyday violence is not only an unjustified […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4868,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Parenting 101: Pleasing A Gamer Teen #dadbloggers","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8,1,276,7],"tags":[126,12,147,716,19,155,862],"class_list":["post-4867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apps-tech","category-blog","category-family","category-inside","tag-apps-and-tech","tag-blog-2","tag-family","tag-gaming","tag-inside-fun","tag-kids","tag-teens"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enlight201.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5JMKA-1gv","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4867"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4867\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4869,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4867\/revisions\/4869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}