Synopsis
The new generation is growing up with electronic games, be they on mobile devices, consoles or personal computers. In this world of videogames, it can be a challenge guiding your children as they experience this thrilling yet potentially addictive pastime - whether you yourself are a gamer or not. When does gaming become an addiction? How and why do children and teens get hooked? In what ways can your family reap the benefits of gaming, while protecting yourselves from the risks? In this book, psychologist, avid gamer and father of two kids Ray Chua shows you the answers in clear, non-technical terms, and explains how you can manage your children's gaming, identify addiction and seek help.
ISBN: 978-981-4461-77-1
Size: 200 by 130 mm (closed)
No. of Pages: 184
Year Published: 2014
About the Author
Ray Chua Swee Boon is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about the topic of videogame addiction. He has five years of experience helping children and youths overcome gaming addiction in both institutional and community settings. Having played videogames for the past 30 years, and having personally experienced the depths of addiction, he is able to build rapport easily with his clients. As a gamer, he won top international accolades in the games Star Chamber and Galactic Civilizations. Ray is married with two school-going children. Ray, his wife and his two daughters all enjoy videogames.
