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