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Is Minecraft Bad For Kids? Here’s Everything Parents Should Know

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Is Minecraft Bad For Kids? Here’s Everything Parents Should Know

Minecraft is basically like playing with Legos where you build stuff—but, this one is virtual. So, when it is bad for your kid?

Playing online video games has been the normal hobby of many kids out there. And, of course, the most popular one is Minecraft! At the age of 6 to 8 years old, your kid may be spending most of their time playing this video game, so the alarming question for parents is—“is Minecraft bad for kids?”

First, let’s give you some context: Ask any kid with gadgets about Minecraft, and he will surely know what this game is all about.

Well, for parents who do not know what Minecraft is, it is basically like playing with Legos where you build stuff—but this one is virtual.

Minecraft players are building virtual houses, buildings, underground cities, volcanoes, survival houses, and more. Kids can basically create a whole new world virtually in there!

 

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  • The good side of playing Minecraft for your kids
  • So, is Minecraft bad for kids?
  • How to manage your kid’s Minecraft play?

The good side of playing Minecraft for your kids

Is Minecraft Bad for Kids | A kid playing Minecraft in a laptop.

Parents, if you think positively about the nature of this online video game, it actually helps your child to be creative and imaginative.

You can look at what they have built in Minecraft, and you will surely be astounded by how they can build cities with just mere virtual Legos.

In fact, researchers found out in 2017 that playing Minecraft can lead your kid to future success when they study in a university or college.

Your kid’s communication skills, adaptability, and resourcefulness can be enhanced whenever they play Minecraft.

 

Also, Minecraft is a non-violent online video game compared to others which are about killing opponents, crashing cars, or smashing houses.

Is Minecraft Bad for Kids | Minecraft character

This online video game can also teach your kids about basic programming and computer science—which are, by the way, two of the most high-paying jobs in the Philippines today.

Aside from these, your kids can also learn the value of teamwork, gain skills in critical thinking and project management, and enhance their out-of-the-box thinking capabilities.

By playing Minecraft, your kid can be an architect, engineer, and even a construction worker. It enables them to have pretend play at the right age.

 

So, is Minecraft bad for kids?

However, everything that is too much is bad news. 

Is Minecraft Bad for Kids | A kid playing Minecraft in a computer.

Intense playing of Minecraft can become an addiction that can lead kids to become problematic children. Your kid may become highly dependent on playing Minecraft to spend their time.

When this happens, they will refuse to go out, study and read, isolate themselves, and prohibit them from discovering other potential activities that can spark their interests.

Consequently, your kids may have poor social skills, low academic performance at school, and possibly obesity or lack of nutrients since they may skip meals to play.

Moreover, there is also the issue of possible bullying in playing Minecraft. As you know, this online video game can be played by multiple people, and players can be really violent.

Although this is not the goal of the game, some players attack and kill other players to steal their virtual possessions and then destroy the buildings they have built.

Minecraft players call this “griefing.” Your kid may be exposed to this and will be needing your guidance to handle these stressful situations.

 

How to manage your kid’s Minecraft play?

So by now, as parents, you probably understand that playing Minecraft has its advantages and disadvantages for your child.

The key to protecting your child against its bad effects is basically management. You can try to follow our recommendations below:

  1. Provide your child with other choices for hobbies. You can manage your kid’s online gaming by giving him or her more options to spend their time with.

    Guide them into making their interests more multimodal by introducing toys, books, educational opportunities, or even sports.

    By doing this, your kid may discover what they like and enjoy doing besides playing Minecraft.

  2. Allow your kid’s focus and attention to navigate to other interests. As your kid may have discovered their interests by introducing them to other choices of hobbies, you should allow them to spend most of their time doing them.

    Parents, you must let your kid be dedicated to some hobbies, not all the time that we have to stop them.

  3. Parents, you should also find your own passion and hobbies, too! Sometimes we should also allow our kids to discover things on their own.

    You can then use your own time by doing your own passion and hobbies, too!

    And maybe, your kid may see it as something interesting but take not, do not force it on them.

  4. Simply play Minecraft with your child. Another way to manage your child’s playtime is to play with them. Generally speaking, You can see how the game improves and helps them.

    Plus, you may find Minecraft enjoyable, too. This online video game is not just for kids but for adults as well.

    In fact, there are 40 million adult active players in Minecraft. This can be a great bonding between you and your kid.

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