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b'When computer games are a problem for parents, it\'s usually because a child/teen has become obsessed and no longer shows interest in "family time." Even when family time isn\'t impacted, parents may have other questions like:\\n\\n\\u2022 "Is my child addicted to computer games?"\\n\\u2022 "Are violent games encouraging my child to be violent and/or desensitizing him to violence?"\\n\\u2022 "Is all this screen time hurting my child\'s social development?"\\n\\nDr. Rachel Kowert, psychologist, online gamer, and author of "A Parent\'s Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video games impact your child\'s physical, social, and psychological well-being", makes a strong case for the positive impact of computer games and why parents may not need to worry about their kids\' love of gaming.\\n\\nAbout Dr. Rachel Kowert (@DrRachelKowert)\\nDr. Kowert\'s research is primarily focused on the social impact of online games. This includes addressing the anecdotal claim that online game players are socially different/deficient as compared to offline or non-players, examining the impact of online video game play on offline friendship networks, and evaluating the tangible social benefits of online game play. Learn more at http://RKowert.com\\n\\nCopyright \\xa9 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.'