What Parents Should Know About How Games Keep Kids Hooked

Most games today are designed with “hooks.” Hooks are features inserted to get players to play longer and more often and even pay money to continue playing. These hooks rely on non-drug-based sources of external stimuli, which can trick the body into generating dopamine which gives the player a rush. So, gamers often feel stressed when not playing and can lose interest in everyday activities.  Cindy Kinn  Aug 17, 2022

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