Video gaming has had a huge impact on my family
What started out as a fun activity for my son, has to a large degree taken over his life. He is a bright and creative young man but in the last couple of years has dropped all other interests and activities. He is angry and sad, and has lost initiative as well as dreams for his future. I have tried various strategies for limiting his computer game use to no avail. His desire to play, and to escape whatsoever is painful for him seems to be the main driving force in his life right now. It has meant that he has not graduated with his class, has lost his job, does not have his drivers license and has not participated in lots of what life has to offer in terms of activities outside of the virtual life. I'm hopeful that some time away from technology will remind him of important parts of himself that have been put away. I'm grateful for this program and that my son now has a desire to move beyond gaming and back into his life. --Peggy
