It?s been just over a week since our family started a Video Game Detox Experiment. We?re going 30 days without any kinds of video games at home.
I think it?s going great! Honestly, I expected a lot more whining and complaining but there hasn?t been any of that. On the second day of the experiment, my nine-year-old did ask if we could make one of those construction paper chains to count down the days to when they could have games again.
We?ve been purposefully doing more activities together like playing card games and visiting our local state park. For the most part though, we?ve just focused on being together and talking about things we never made as much time for before.
I thought it might be nice to hear directly from my boys and see how they felt about the no video game experience. They got a big kick out of being interviewed and I think you?ll appreciate their perspective better than mine for this update. So here we go:
Interview with Hunter ? age 11
What do you think about our experiment of no video games?
The days last longer. If you play games all day, the time goes by faster and you don?t realize what time it is. I mean that as a good thing. You remember things better. Like you can remember you played outside and had fun but when you play games, the days just run together. Like you forget what day it is and what time it is. One time I even missed dinner because I didn?t realize what time it was and didn?t come when I was called.
Do you miss video games?
I sorta miss games but not really.
What has been your favorite part of having no video games?
Family time has been my favorite part. It?s way better than hibernating downstairs. You can spend time with your family and not miss all the fun. After this I?ll probably lay off games and try to play outside more. I will not play in the middle of the night again either.
What has been your favorite part of family time?
Watching shows, spending time talking to each other, playing Uno, ?and playing with my brother and sister.
What has been your least favorite part of the experiment?
I don?t get to talk to my friends online, but I can see them at church.
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Interview with Connor ? age 9
What do you think about our experiment of no video games?
It is going awesome! I?m thinking about doing it an extra week.
Do you miss video games?
No. I guess I miss one game. I missed it some in the beginning, but not as much now. I might not like no games forever, but I am fine with the 30 days of no games.
What has been your favorite part of having no video games?
Spending time with my family!!
What has been your favorite part of family time?
Mainly everything! Watching TV with the family, having coffee time together, going out to eat, and going to the state park. I also really like playing outside more with my brother and sister.
What has been your least favorite part of the experiment?
Uhhh, I don?t know if I have a least favorite part. It hasn?t been bad at all.
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So there you have it. Pretty good results so far, I think. I?ll be sure to follow up with another update as we get closer to the end of the experiment. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to ask.
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