3/14/2024 0 Comments Reasons people play horror games![]() The most realistic negative outcome for a kid being exposed to content that is too scary for him/her is some transient fears such as increased fear of the dark and strangers, trouble sleeping, and some nightmares.We don't want to parent in a state of fear when it is not warranted. Since the threat of Harm is quite small for typical screen experiences overall, we shouldn't be panicking. Thus, our level of concern about the effects of screens on kids should match their potential for harm.Sometimes researchers find screen "harm," but rarely do they ever find screen "Harm." In other words, playing Fortnite or watching Stranger Things is not going to turn a happy, polite child into a psychopath or an emotionally disturbed individual. Even when researchers find negative effects of screens on kids/teens, typically, the effects are very small. ![]() Let's distinguish them by calling the short-term or small harms "harm" and the long-term, significant harms "Harm." long-term harms (such as the development of Generalized Anxiety Disorder). When we are talking about the effects of scary movies/shows on kids, we must distinguish between short-term, transient harms (such as temporary fears) vs.Thoughts and Tips About Those Scary Movies (and Games)
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