Blog 1- Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Chinese government are taking BACK TO SCHOOL to a whole NEW level!
The Chinese government is proposing a law that limits children under 18 to less than 90 minutes of playing video games on weekdays and three hours on weekends, with no video game playing allowed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
What do you think about this proposal?
Why do you feel the Chinese government is making this proposal?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of this proposal?
Explain.
In all honesty I think it isn't the worst idea. I am not a video game lover so I can’t say I would know the difference between having a limit for them and having unlimited time.
ReplyDeleteI guess if the Chinese government is making this rule then they have their reason for doing it. I’m assuming that the kids that are playing so many video games that it could cause issues like less sleep and making people lose focus during school.
I guess some of the disadvantages would be that the kids would not get their free time and now even the time they have to themselves would be controlled. The advantages though is that you would have less time to play meaning you would not be able to stay up all night playing and would hopefully get more sleep.
That's really true but kids still might stay up late. Instead of video games they could use social media platforms like YouTube or TikTok.
DeleteI somewhat agree with what the Chinese government is doing. I personally enjoy playing video games and in the past I’ve had difficulty focusing on my homework because of it. I think that the government may be making these changes to ensure that school is a top priority for students. Although it is going to be a very big change for most kids who live there, I do believe that it would have some benefits. It could mean that kids would get more sleep and maybe better grades. On the contrary, if kids can’t partake in something they enjoy to relax they will probably get burnt out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you're saying kids are probably losing sleep because of their video games.
DeleteI agree with most of what your saying but as far as I am concerned, video gaming to me is not so much of a relaxing thing. As you get into it, you can get stressed because you want to the pass to go onto the next level and if you don't, it can get really frustrating.
DeleteI believe that this proposal is not such a good idea. If the government puts laws into place about a child's video game rights then the children themselves might feel that the government is taking away their right to enjoy their after school time. I feel that the Chinese government is making this proposal because they do not want the next generation of adults to be hooked on video games and will not aspire to do anything else. Some of the advantages of this proposal would be that the use of electricity would go down and children could spend more time learning or going outside. Some disadvantages would be that children would feel like their rights are being taken away, it would only make people want to play them more and it might create a lot of angry people.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement about the government trying to save the next generation of adults from being hooked on video games. I also agree with your mention of the people that might be angry and could cause some issues between the population and the government.
DeleteIn my opinion, I don't agree with this law at all. I don't think that the government should be controlling these kids' free time. It should be the parents' decision as to how many hours they want their children to play videogames. The government should have nothing to do with it. Most people play videogames because they are amusing and can relieve stress, which is exactly what a kid will want after a hard day of school. The fact that children won't have access to this creates a huge disadvantage on their end. The Chinese government is definitely doing this because they want these kids to be more focused on their schoolwork. This as an advantage because if they do good in school, China will have more people working jobs that are extremely essential and beneficial to society.
ReplyDeleteI agree, honestly... While it does have its advantages, the government should leave this to the parents, who each have different rules that suit different lifestyles and circumstances.
DeleteI can understand if people are upset with this law because people should be able to choose how to spend/enjoy their free time. However, I think this law has an advantage. Although rules give structure and something to follow, I think that this law applies to this situation better as it allows a certain amount of responsibility. If you’re playing video games until three am and you have school the next day, you are going to struggle during the day due to lack of sleep. If you keep this routine for the next couple of days, there will be many issues. But eventually, you might understand that staying up late does not benefit you whatsoever. You will learn to be responsible for how you spend your time and how long you spend it. So this law applies pressure to the certain responsibility you might gain after realizing that playing video games late at night has a negative effect. At the same time, parents are responsible for their kids so I find it weird that the government has proposed this law. Although, I do feel like the time should be extended to a longer period of time on the weekends instead of only three hours.
ReplyDelete100% agree, parents need to take responsibility if it's such a huge problem.
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i definitely agree with taking responsibility with playing video games for too long and also agree that parents should be the ones to limit time on video games for their kids. however, i do believe 3 hours on weekends is just the right amount of time. not too little where there isnt enough time to have fun and enjoy yourself, but not too much time where youre frying your brain off.
DeleteIt is definetly A solution, but I believe it's not the best one. It is preventing people from playing video games, of which there is a huge market. By limiting the hours of play, this could also possibly reduce their popularity and thus sales will fall, damaging the economy. China does have a very large economy, but if we look back at events like the 2008 Financial Crash and Great depression in the 1930s, they both started the same way. People stopped investing. If the new law passes, it will make the Chinese video gaming market less profitable, making less people and companies invest which is often the primary cause of financial instability and crashes. China is currently the world's economic powerhouse, and such an event would trickle down to ruin every other country's economy, especially consumer based ones like those here in Canada and the United States.
ReplyDeleteA better solution would be more instentive in the future. Laws that could limit your choice of work. Basically higher standards for employment enforced by law. I feel this wouldn't damage the Chinese economy as much, seeing as it is the most populous country in the world has some of the most dense urban centers, and has a relatively low employment rate as of 2020 making eligable workers abundant.
I never thought of how this implementation could effect the economy in China, you make some great points and I agree with what you have stated.
Deletein my opinion, i think this is a completely fair law. i believe that the chinese government is making this a law because kids play video games too much, which can distract them from doing other things like homework or outdoor activities. speaking from personal experience, i have definitely spent way too much time playing video games over the summer. countless nights of staying up until 2 in the morning playing them is certainly not a healthy way to live your life, and just not worth it.
ReplyDeletethere are many advantages from this law. firstly, it only limits children. secondly, it’s only 90 mins on WEEKDAYS (im not even allowed on weekdays). third, 3 hours on the weekends is more than enough time to actually have a session. and finally, this law stops kids from playing until 2 am (like me) which benefits mental health, sleep, etc. the only disadvantage this law has is that it stops kids from doing what they like doing. I know that some kids play video games because it reduces their stress. but yet again, it’s not like they’ll never play video games again.
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DeleteI think this proposal isn't a terrible idea, although it's easier said than done. With all that promise saying that they are going to forbid it, it would be interesting to see how they intend to do that. I don't play video games except for dead by daylight and divison two, (it's only a small fraction of my week) meaning it wouldn't make much of a difference for me.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Chinese government wants to cut down on video games because for 18 months or so, kids have been in quarantine and out of school. They had LOTS of time to play video games and I think their thought process is, that by creating this law, they are helping kids get out of an unhealthy work ethic to focus more on school. They would also have more time to rest/go to sleep earlier. Although parents are responsible for setting bounderies and that's why I think it should be simple, parents need to parent their kids and stop them from playing video games all night. It would be cutting down on screen time and that helps you sleep better.
Some of the advantages would be that less kids would be constantly playing video games, and instead doing they're homework, or getting fresh air, or spending time with family and friends, etc... They would also not be thinking about death (because that's what the majority of video games are about) and focusing their time on better things.
Although the advantages seem nice, there's no way this proposal would be effective. There are too many improbablities such as; how can you moniter these kids 24/7, and all the kids in China too? It's asking way too much. That's the one huge disadvantage to this proposal. It simply wouldn't work.
-Sam Heitner
I like all of the points you have made. There are advantages and disadvantages about this topic.
DeleteI completely agree with the last point you made. Although there are advantages, how will China ensure that every single kid follows this law? As you said, there are too many improbabilities.
DeleteI disagree with what the Chinese government is doing, however, I do understand where they are coming from. There have been many studies that have come out about how video games can cause kids to be more violent towards one another and how it can affect the physical and mental health of a person. I believe that that is what the government is thinking and it is their way of trying to stop violence from kids and keep them healthy. That being said, I still disagree with what they are doing. I think that there are better and more efficient ways to keep a child healthy and away from violence because even by keeping them away from video games there is social media and many other things doing the same thing to kids that video games are. I also believe that the parents should be the ones who make the decision about what their child can and can’t do and not the government. The parents need to take responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your points, kids should be spending time outside of school doing things other than gaming, and some studies have proven that excessive gaming leads to joint pains and other conditions. However, as you said, parents should also be mindful of the content they're letting their kids consume. There are many resources that can indicate whether a game is appropriate for children and teens as well as age recommendations. Because of this I personally believe that if parents are aware and approve of the media that their child is consuming, it shouldn't cause violent behaviour.
DeleteI agree with the chinese governments motive, which is to decrease the time that children spend on video games, but i think that they could have executed it better. They should have been more open to how players view video games and found a better comprimise.
ReplyDeleteIt is obvious that video games can have an affect on childrens mental and physical health. They also take away time to exersice or do something productive, like homework or sports. They can also be dangerous sometimes, kids can fall victim to scams, cyberbullying and predators online.
Although there are some downsides to video games, there are also some positive aspects. Video games are a common source of entertainmentfor kids and they can help pass the time. They also allow kids to have online friends and ,especially during corona, can be a great way to socialise while inside. Some video games can also be somewhat educational.
I think that the chinese government was right to limit the time kids spend on video games but I think that limiting to 90 mins per day and 3 hours on weekends was too extreme.
I definitely agree with your justifications, but berries.
DeleteAlthough it pains me to say, I think this rule could be beneficial to the kids being targeted. I don’t know about anyone else, but when I play video games the time passes by so quickly, I don't even realize that the next day has started. Because of this, I go to bed late enough to where I fall asleep in class and I miss out on homework. While I do think it's a good idea, I don’t think that the government should be implementing this rule, and in fact, it should be the parents. I personally think that the parents should be the ones to decide how long their child gets to play video games using in-game software. I think it's a much better idea to limit game time through the console itself, like setting up time restrictions similar to an iPhone.That way, the parent could decide for themselves if this is a necessary implementation for their child as no two children are the same.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's important for parents to make sure their kids aren't spending too much time playing games. Setting time limits are important, but I believe that kids should do the tasks they need to first before having access to games, so they can have less restrictions and more time to spend time doing the things they enjoy.
DeleteI believe that it is a useful and effective law that the Chinese government is implementing. It will be intriguing to see how the government stops young gamers from playing excessively. If I was under this law's jurisdiction, it would not affect me too much because I do not spend my time playing video games, I am usually on my phone (is that considered a video game?).
ReplyDeleteThere are advantages and disadvantages regarding this topic and I will cover both. Firstly, video games have developed enormously since the 21st century and have become very addictive and fun and exciting to play. Especially in China, they are very technologically advanced and video games are a major part of citizens' lives. By banning video games, this allows children and young teens to be more social and participate in more physical and educational activities. On the other hand, there have been many studies that showed that video games do not make children more violent or hurt their mind, it actually proves to be educational.
Even though the Chinese government is enforcing this law, I think that the parents should have more restrictions over their children and make fair times and designated places to play video games. I know that school and grades are very important in China, however coding and technology are in high demand and offer a very good salary.
Although there are positives and negatives, it is inevitable that they cannot monitor the children 24/7. I do not know how long this law will stay in place but I have mixed feelings about the idea the government is trying to implement with the future generation.
I definitely see the reasoning behind the creation of this new law and I could understand why the government might be doing this but these are kind of extreme measures. Video games are a way to relax and taking that away could cause problems. I think that this law could have its benefits such as better focus on schoolwork but at the same time would deprive students of doing something they enjoy. After a long day of learning students should be allowed to play video games and I get that they can be addicting sometimes but most people have control over that. Therefore I disagree with this new law.
ReplyDeletei totally agree with you! whet an interesting opinion
DeleteConsidering that it’s the government that wants to control this, I think that it’s going too far. It should be up to the parents to decide how much time their children spend on video games. Different circumstances such as extracurriculars or the productivity of the child should be a factor in their designated time for playing video games. If the parents wanted to closely monitor their child’s gaming time, they would’ve done that by now.
ReplyDeleteIf their goal is to steer children away from violent games, that mindset should first start in the household, as many children get games that are meant for a much older audience. Organizations like the ESRB and Common Sense Media are two resources for parents to consider when buying a game for their children, as they are accurately rated with descriptions of the content and anything in the game that could be labelled as inappropriate, which varies slightly depending on the family's values and the maturity of the child.
The reason why this law was proposed was to have more control over the country’s children and their daily life. By controlling the amount of time they play video games, they hope to steer these kids in a certain direction, one geared towards academics and success, in the eyes of the government. This may improve things such as sleep hygiene and concentration.
Honestly, I think the government should focus on more pressing issues, like the 600 million Chinese citizens living on $155 CAD a month, or the protesters in Hong Kong that were arrested for holding a vigil to those lost in the 1989 protest in Tiananmen Square. While I believe that limiting kids' screen time is necessary for them to live a healthy and active lifestyle, monitoring should be the responsibility of the parents, not the government.
I understand why the Chinese government wants to make this a law but I feel like it should be the parents' choice if their kid gets to go on their computer or not. I feel the Chinese government is breaking boundaries because they are essentially just telling parents how to raise their kids. Although I believe this law breaks many boundaries I do understand where they’re coming from and why they would want to make a law. I think they are proposing this law because they believe that if teens spend less time on their computer playing video games they will do better in school. An advantage of this idea is that teens will probably go to bed earlier because they have nothing to do.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point, parents should be able to decide what is best for there children
DeleteI understand why the Chinese government wants to make this a law, but I believe it should be up to the parents to decide whether or not their children should have access to their computers. The Chinese government, in my opinion, is overstepping its bounds by effectively directing parents how to raise their children.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the government is overstepping. Another problem would be that I child could just playing under an adults account. What would stop that?
DeleteI think the idea is great but the logic behind it does not seem entirely thought out because how is the Chinese government going to keep track of who does what? The only way this new law would work is if they install some sort of timer on each device which would allow it to shut down at curfew.
ReplyDeleteThere is only one obvious reason as to why the Chinese government would make this a law. Children prioritize video gaming and it consumes too much of the time in their day. This is hazardous because our brain requires more in a day than to just be sitting in front of the television all day playing video games. It can effect your physical health because at times, children comprise eating to simply finish "another round". And that round becomes another, and another, and another, until you forget to eat entirely.
The Chinese government will definitely see improvements in children with this law because children will most certainly...
-Become more social and make new connections.
-Do their homework
-Construct a healthy relationship with the food they eat
-ETC...
The disadvantages would have to be...
-How will the Chinese government keep track of each child who possesses a video game system?
These are my thoughts!
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DeleteThe message above is from me, Asherah.
DeleteI personally agree with most of the things you put here, Asherah. Another interesting point I thought of here is the way they will implement it. It might be through internet providers, or maybe they will find another way.
DeleteI can totally understand why the Chinese government would want to limit the amount of video games that children under 18 play, but I think that it is a total overstep by the government to start to limit how people can use their free time. Imagine if they did something like reading a book for only 90 minutes on weekdays, that wouldn’t make sense, right? This is pretty close to the same thing with video games. I play video games, but I usually don’t consider it hard to concentrate on homework because I know when I want to, I can stop doing whatever I’m doing. One of my concerns with this ban is to make it so that kids who want to play video games at night, will move it to the evening/afternoon, which then means that the students will start studying at night because they have spent the time they were supposed to be studying. Also, where would it end? If they are banning playing video games during the week, they might also ban use of social media, because it could also be considered a distraction. There's also a social aspect to playing online games, and it's nice to be able to talk and strategize with other players.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how you make the comparison of books and video games. When the first books were made easily available, they recieved backlash, as they were seen as a waste of time, a way of distracting the new generation from helping on the farms. It's very similar to the situation video games are in now.
DeleteI think that the Chinese government should not implement this law because people need something that makes them happy, in their lives, and for some people that is video games. I think that they are making this proposal because video games can become a bit of a problem if people get addicted. Video games can become a really big distraction and implementing this law can make more time for studying and work. I think that the biggest disadvantage to this law is that video games let you let out your anger and they are a good way to get away from the real world.
ReplyDeleteexactly, some people use videos games as a way to relieve stress.
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DeleteI understand the reasoning as for why the Chinese government would bring up this proposal, seeing as tech and video games are becoming more and more prominent in today's world. Although video games can help serve as a tool for learning, they are mostly known to be a distraction and counterproductive. Even with this, I believe that this law isn't such a good idea, seeing as people often video gaming as a way to enjoy and reward themselves, as well as a way to relieve stress. I also believe a law like this would be fairly difficult to put into action, and the rise of people faking identities in order to play games would most likely rise a lot. It should also be the responsibility of the guardian of the person to monitor their child's activity and make sure they are spending their time productively as opposed to the government.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, there will definitely be a lot of people faking their age to bypass this system as it only takes a few clicks. It's also true that the parents should be the ones monitoring their kids, not the government. It shouldn't be their decision on how to raise a complete stranger's kids.
DeleteYes, I agree, playing video games is something that a lot of people look forward to playing as it can relieve stress so the government shouldn't necessarily try to restrict it when the parent/guardian could do it themselves.
DeleteI think it’s a bit ridiculous in all honesty. The government control many things but to control such a small thing? And for what purpose exactly? I can’t see people actually following through with this rule. I have no idea why the Chinese government is making such a ridiculous proposal. The advantage would be that children under 18 won’t be glued to their screens 24/7 but then again most will probably be bored out of their minds and seek other ways to entertain themselves. Some of those ways could b destructive and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat agree with this proposal because a lot of people have a hard time limiting themselves when it comes to stop playing video games. This sometimes does affect the individual when they have to complete school work and they won’t because they want to continue playing. This proposal isn’t a bad idea as this is more to help someone and it’s doing more good than bad. On the other hand, it shouldn’t necessarily be the government limiting the children, more the parents as it is THEIR child. The Chinese government is probably proposing this as they don’t want the children’s top priority to be video games but more school. An advantage is it will probably improve the children’s sleep schedule as they could be staying up later or all night to play video games. Another advantage is school work will become a priority and they still have 90 minutes to play on the weekdays. A few disadvantages would be that the parent should be controlling their child, as I mentioned before, not the government. In addition, people may also use video games as a stress reliever which is important as school can be very stressful.
ReplyDeleteYou're correct, school work and other important activities should be prioritized over playing video games. If you get carried away while playing games, you should at least have all other important things finished first so you don't have to worry about cramming or rushing.
DeletePersonally i do believe that limiting childrens video game time is a good idea if the child is addicted and prioritising them over work but i dont think that the chinese gouvernment is going at it the right way. In my opinion i feel that the parents should be responsible for the time spent on the video games. Now what they could do is desing an optional app for parents to download on there devices to limit the time that is optional. I also do think that video ganmes in general should be allowed its an enjoyable pass time that can also lead to sociolisation and getting closer with people that you wouldnt have before. Based off of personal experience i have made many friends through video games. So in conclusion, good idea bad method.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the parent should be responsible for the time spent playing video games and video games can help you make friends.
DeleteI personally think that this is a very interesting proposal. It is a very unique subject in terms of normal things youd hear governments talking about in the world. I personally wouldn't enjoy having it limited to that extent, and I think it is a bit extreme for it to be that way. Another thing that I think will be interesting about this subject is the way the will implement it. I don't really know how they would be able to track whos on video games. It could be through internet providers, maybe.
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ReplyDeletePersonally, I think that this proposal isn’t the best idea and that there are disadvantages, but at the same time I can also see some advantages as well. I believe that this proposal isn’t a good idea because I believe that after going to school all day, people under the age of 18 should be able to spend the little free time that they have to do what they enjoy, and for a lot of people that is video games. I can understand why the Chinese government is making this law, but I believe that the disadvantages outway the advantages. An advantage that I can think of is the fact that kids won’t be staying up late at night playing video games, therefore they will perform better academically. But one disadvantage in particular stands out to me. Obviously people that have a very strong passion for video games will start to ignore this law after some time, after word gets out that it is easy to break this law, this will then somewhat normalise breaking laws to other groups and the Chinese government will start to lose control over its population.
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