(SURVEY) Parenting Paradigm: The Video Game Conflict

Gaming may be America’s new favorite pastime. According to a recent survey from Satellite Internet, one-third of Americans are gaming more in quarantine. Four hours a day is the current daily gaming average.

For many parents, gaming is a conflicting entertainment option—one that has made it more difficult to navigate screen time, discipline, and remote learning amidst the ongoing pandemic.

The team at Satellite Internet wanted to know exactly how Americans felt about gaming in 2020, from myths to frequently asked questions, their 2020 survey was timely if not perplexing.

Here are some of the most interesting findings that pertain to parents:

35% believe video games cause violence
81% of respondents think video games are addictive
80% don’t think kids should be able to spend money inside games
74% don’t think kid’s gaming apps should include in-app purchases

You can view the full report here: https://www.satelliteinternet.com/resources/gaming-during-quarantine/

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.