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Redefine the way you look at video games and how they relate to you and your children! Play the Game: The Parent's Guide to Video Games explores how electronic games can be used to strengthen communication between parents and children as well as revolutionize the way we live. Written in an accessible style and language, Play the Game is perfect for any parent, from those who are unfamiliar with video games to those who are active gamers themselves. Through interviews and analysis with experts and families like yours, you'll discover how to use games to enhance parent-child and family relationships, for education, and as a career path. Provides parents with: - A comprehensive guide to the video games currently available on the market including ratings, genre, intended audience, and educational use - Tips, research, and advice from game developers, educators, psychologists, parents, and teens - Information on game development as a career, including examples of higher education programs and how to start building important skill-sets - A listing of useful additional references so that readers can continue to explore the role of video games in today's society Discover new ways to connect with your children through video games with Play the Game!

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