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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two boys, one 12 and one older, and in my kids' case the interest eventually burned itself out. High school is more demanding and the kids play video games less because they have more interesting social and extracurricular options. Maybe it would help to think about this as a stage that boys go through but not one all of them stay in indefinitely.[/quote]

OP here. Thank you. I am really concerned because my little brother was completely addicted to video games and played through college... he barely graduated. Today he has a decent job, but still struggles to control the amount he plays. If it really is a phase for most kids (like Thomas the Train and LEGO and Nerf guns, ha), that would be great. So I'd be really happy to hear from more parents of high schoolers...[/quote]

Knowing one addict doesn't mean everyone who enjoys the substance will also be an addict, so keep that perspective. Some people can go to Vegas and play a few games, some become gambling addicts. [/quote]

OP here. True, but I see some of the same qualities in my son as I did in my brother. To the PP, DS is in 5th and actually doesn't get homework from school. And I'm looking for activities that are equally compelling... but thanks.[/quote]

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