Adolescents Hooked on Computer Games

Reporter Shoira Yusupova interviewed families whose children skip school to play computer games.

Adolescents Hooked on Computer Games

Reporter Shoira Yusupova interviewed families whose children skip school to play computer games.

IWPR

Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Sunday, 3 May, 2009
Many kids are missing school and deceiving their parents into handing over the money to pay for game sessions in internet cafes.



One school sends out squads of teachers to hunt down truants in internet cafes.



Some experts see computer games as a psychological addiction caused by family problems and stress.



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