Top Ten Reasons why Your Middleschooler Should not Play Video Games for 18+ hours per week

1.  They have better things to do.
2.  They are choosing a fantasy life over a real life.
3.  Games are addicting.  Would you want him playing 18+ hours when he's married?  Would his future wife be happy?  Would you if you were his future wife?
4.  He stays a baby.  Treat him like an adult.  Expect adult things and see him rise to the challenge.
5.  He can have a real sense of control that he needs.  Help him to master skills that empower him for Real Life.
6.  He craves real relationships.  Give him time with people that will inspire him: men and boys of all ages.
7.  He is better than that.  There is more in him.  Help him develop his full potential!
8.  Blisters from real work will give him a real sense of accomplishment.  Blisters from the controller won't.
9.  Its wasting precious time.  Build his character with study projects, build his strength with physical activity, build his mind with good books, build his heart with charitable service, build his leadership with group activities.
10.  Its a way to numb out and not feel.  Teach him how to deal with his emotions in a healthy way.