A father in China allowed his 11-year-old son to play a mobile game for 17 hours straight as a punishment for his phone addiction.
The father believed that the prolonged gaming session would help his son overcome the addiction by making him feel exhausted and lose interest in the game. However, the father’s approach has sparked a heated debate on the effectiveness and safety of such methods.
The incident has gained widespread attention, with some people praising the father’s unconventional approach, while others criticized it for potentially exacerbating the child’s addiction and causing other negative health effects.
According to reports, the boy had been addicted to the mobile game “Honour of Kings,” resulting in declining grades and conflicts with his parents. The father believed that by allowing his son to play the game for an extended period, he would become sick of it and overcome his addiction.
However, the boy continued to play the game even after 17 hours, prompting him to ask for forgiveness from his father and admit that he was addicted to the game.
The father stated that he was glad his son realized the seriousness of his addiction and was willing to change his behavior.
Critics of the father’s approach argue that ‘excessive screen time has been linked to various health problems’, including sleep disorders, eye strain, and behavioral issues.
They emphasize the need for parents to seek professional help when necessary and take a proactive role in monitoring their children’s screen time.
However, some people believe that unconventional methods may be effective in extreme cases, where traditional intervention methods have failed. They also argue that the father’s approach may have helped his son realize the severity of his addiction.
This incident highlights the growing concern over mobile phone addiction and the need for parents to take a proactive role in monitoring their children’s screen time. It also emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help when necessary and considering the potential risks of unconventional methods.
The incident has sparked a debate on the effectiveness and safety of unconventional methods in addressing mobile phone addiction, highlighting the need for parents to take a more proactive role in monitoring their children’s screen time.
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