Psychiatrists are concerned about the mental health of children who spend so much time with video games that they neglect: exercise, friendships, complete school work.

Most parents do not take the time to watch the video games their children play. Many video games reward the child for acts of violence. Why would you want your child exposed to violence daily? Many children and teens play video games three hours per day.

Parents must ask themselves what positives can come around for allowing their child and adolescent continuous exposure to violent video games.

Research shows excessive use of violent video game exposure to children and adolescents may be a higher risks for behavioral and other health problems.

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Encourage your child,teenager to exercise daily. This is essential for health and anger management.

Oppositional defiant children have many of the following characteristics:

A need for control.

The child denies accountability for poor behaviors.

The child uses family to be manipulative.

The child thrives on anger, conflict, negativity etc.

ODD is found to exist with ADHD at times.

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