Does Madden NFL 2012 Put Parents in Bad Mood?

In terms of teaching the game, the Madden NFL 2012 might be the best way ever to independently learn football players, rules, plays and strategies.

But it's a video game.  And according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, not only do video games replace physical fitness opportunities, researchers found children who exceeded the 2 hours per day of screen time (TV or Video Games) were 1.5 to 2 times more likely to be above average in attention problems. 

Playing football is more fun than playing video football.

So, while the Madden NFL games are great fun and socially interactive, parents must effectively manage the amount of time kids stay connected to video games and TV for the child's health and cognitive development.

See both sides of the issue. 

You need a good reason to request "a stop" to video game play.  Tell them your reason.  Without a good reason, kids figure the request is arbitrary and "Dad is in a bad mood."  

As youth football camp coaches, we want kids to be physically active--every day!  And, we want your child to learn and appreciate the game of football.

Learn more.  Check out the links below.  Get your facts straight about the joy of the game and the health related issues.  You can find a balance that will work to everyone's benefit. 

MADDEN NFL 2012 REVIEW

AAP:  VIDEO GAMES LINKED TO ATTENTION PROBLEMS

KEVINMD: VIDEO GAMES LINKED TO ATTENTION PROBLEMS

Hopefully this helps your parent-child communication.

Tom Finks

Pro Sports Experience, LLC

Pro Sports Experience is the official management company of Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles Youth Football Camps.