Wanting to play video games with his friends is a normal thing for a boy of his age to want to do. It may help him develop deeper bonds with them. The violence can be a cathartic release and doesn’t mean he’s going to bring that into the real world.
It’s quite a leap to assume he’ll become an addict. There are many possible scenarios, including that he’ll grow out of it in a few years. Perhaps see how it goes and step in if you feel his usage is unhealthy? It’s probably a good idea to put limits on screen time anyway, with or without video games.
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Wanting to play video games with his friends is a normal thing for a boy of his age to want to do. It may help him develop deeper bonds with them. The violence can be a cathartic release and doesn’t mean he’s going to bring that into the real world.
It’s quite a leap to assume he’ll become an addict. There are many possible scenarios, including that he’ll grow out of it in a few years. Perhaps see how it goes and step in if you feel his usage is unhealthy? It’s probably a good idea to put limits on screen time anyway, with or without video games.