Games for Change report aims to ground parental gaming concerns in "evidence rather than fear". Non-profit organization Games for Change has released a white paper titled 'Raising Good Gamers: What Families Need to Know About Video Games and Well-Being.'
Non-profit organization Games for Change has released a white paper titled 'Raising Good Gamers: What Families Need to Know About Video Games and Well-Being.' This report, authored by Dr. Rachel Kowert and supported by Tencent Games, aims to help parents engage positively with their children's video gaming habits. The paper emphasizes the importance of focusing on evidence rather than fear when addressing parental concerns about video games.
The white paper encourages parents to move beyond concerns about addiction and violence and instead consider the quality of the gaming experience, relationships formed through gaming, and the importance of engaging with children during gameplay. By translating research into accessible language, the report seeks to empower parents to have meaningful conversations about gaming with their children.
Games for Change is further implementing these principles through its Raising Good Gamers program, offering tools and resources for families to navigate gaming at home. The organization plans to launch workshops in the US and UK this September, with a global expansion scheduled for 2027.
