Here’s what this means for you and a step‑by‑step plan for the next 30 days
A risky gamer means your they're playing for several hours a day and it’s beginning to impact different areas of their life.
They want to play more while putting less effort into school or work, and when they can’t play they are irritable and moody. They've' lost interest in other hobbies and activities, and are becoming increasingly isolated from friends and family.
You're tired from constant arguments and deep down you feel like you are losing them to a virtual world.
This is a pattern of behavior telling you something is wrong.
These come from a good place, but usually backfire with a risky gamer...
#1
Nagging
They tune you out and now you're just the person who bothers them about gaming rather than the ally they'll need when things get harder.
#2
Negotiating
You're handing them control of a conversation they shouldn't be leading. They'll push for more every time, and not follow through anyways.
#3
Therapy
Most therapists don't specialise in gaming, so your kid tells them what they want to hear and nothing changes at home.
Three things you can do this month to keep gaming under control:
Track
Just observe. How many hours per day? Are they gaming or just watching content? You need a baseline before you can measure progress.
Reconnect
Ask them what they like about the game they're playing. Really listen. You're trying to understand what they get out of it, not make a point.
Replace
Based on their motivation to play, find one alternative activity that can fulfill the same need gaming fulfills for them.
Want the exact scripts, replacement activities, and week-by-week plan to follow?
Game Quitters, the largest support community for video game addiction, was founded by Cam Adair in 2011. The world's leading expert on gaming addiction, his lived experience and decade of research has transformed how the mental health field approaches this generational issue.
Receive weekly updates on Game Quitters, including the latest news, free content, and community developments.
Free content. Unsubscribe at any time. No spam.