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Topic Reading-Vol.2771-11/12/2019
Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Video game addiction: China imposes gaming curfew for minors
Gaming addiction or gaming disorder is regarded as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO). Young children are so vulnerable to this addictive pleasure and excitement that many of them spend hours every day. When they are addicted, they lose interest in other activities including talking with their family members, playing with friends, or even watching TV, not to mention studying or doing homework.
China has more gamers than any other country in the world. The government has been concerned about the health and mental effects of gaming and issued restrictions and regulations on gaming. In fact, it has the world’s most stringent approval processes for video games to maintain control over online content that is considered undesirable such as sexuality, violence, and politics.
Now, a new curfew has just been imposed to curb video game addiction. Children under 18 are not allowed to play online games after 10:00pm until 8:00am, the time they are supposed to be in bed and preparing for school. Also, monthly spending on games is limited to 200 yuan, approximately $70, to those under 16 years old. Gamers are now required to prove their age and identity to gaming platforms.
Whether these new measures are too strict or violate privacy, some parents are putting similar restrictions on their children. It seems that the government is doing what parents are supposed but reluctant to do. But how strictly can they enforce such restrictions?
Enjoy reading the article and learn about China’s decisive move to curb gaming addiction.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50315960
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