Think about your child's video
game playing. Look at the statements below. If you agree with
the statement, check the box.
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Agree
My child feels great while playing the video
game.
My child feels unhappy, cranky or irritable
when not playing.
My child is angry, has a temper tantrum, when
I ask him/her to stop.
My child craves more playing time.
My child spends much of his/her time in their
bedroom (with video game system).
My child thinks about the game when not playing.
More and more of my child's friends are "on
line friends."
More and more of my child's friends are gamers.
My child would rather play video games than
be with family and friends.
My child neglects responsibilities, such as
homework and family chores.
My child tries to cut back on playing time
but can't.
My child plays mores often than he/she plans.
My child plays for longer periods than planned.
He/she can't seem to quit
My child sometimes lies about his/her playing
time.
My child sometimes sneaks time to play, before
school or late into the night.
My child stays (or wants to stay) home from
school to play video games.
My child spends more than twenty hours a week
playing.
My child continues to play in spite of negative
consequences.
My child has arguments with me about how much
time he/she spends playing.
