“When my kid first started playing video games, it was a great way for them to unwind. It also gave me peace of mind, knowing they were staying out of trouble. At the time, it didn’t seem like a problem, they still had other activities in their life, and they only played a few hours a day. But now it’s all my adult child wants to do, it’s all they talk about, and the only friends they spend time with are the ones on the other end of their headset. I’m really beginning to worry. I’ve tried everything, but nothing I say matters. I can’t stop wondering; is my child is addicted to video games? What are the signs? And, how can I help them?
If this sounds like the voice in your head, this episode will give you the clarity and answers that you are seeking. I’m joined by my guest Elaine Uskoski, a mother who lived through the nightmare of her son’s video game addiction.”
This is a quote from the YouTube introduction of my recent podcast with Shari Jonas of LAUNCHED; Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children and Being Better Parents.
I think that rather than writing a blog, this interview speaks for itself. We cover a variety of themes within video gaming addiction, as well as my own lived experience, and what I have learned about families and problematic gamers through my coaching.