Gaming helped my anxious kid make friends

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Mar 11 min read

So my 11yo has always been shy and socially awkward. Started playing Minecraft with a couple kids from school online and now they actually talk at lunch and hang out. I was dead set against him gaming but this has genuinely helped him connect with people. Still limiting it to weekends but I'm realizing this tech thing isn't all bad. Context matters I guess.

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MMarcusRegularMar 1

Love this. Gaming gets a lot of hate but honestly Minecraft is perfect for building confidence socially. He's creating something, working with others, and talking about it at lunch. That's the whole win right there.

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MMike R.New DadMar 1

This is huge. My kiddo was the same way until he found his group online. Digital parenting gets a bad rap but it's a real tool for connection when used right. Glad he's coming out of his shell.

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