Debbie Vitany is fighting a losing battle against Fortnite. Her 17-year-old son, Carson, has been logging 12 hours a day on the video game, searching for weapons and resources in a post-apocalyptic world where the goal is being the last person standing. Teachers complain he falls asleep in class and his grades have plummeted.

A recent article in Stuff, prompted some discussion and thought from the Guidance team here at CBHS. Read the rest of the article via this link:

As a community, issues surrounding online gaming and other site use is becoming more prevalent and a concerning aspect of our young people's lives. With the long summer break approaching, gaming other site use and screen time is something we need to think on, so habits are not formed and our young men begin to perceive the world through their choice of both games and what they are viewing online.

Here you will find a very educational guide to assist you with setting boundaries and guidelines in relation to gaming, site usage and screen time.

How to deal with Video Game Addiction, is a manual for parents and professionals is a practical guide to assist parents and professionals on how to deal with the impact of video games on their children/clients.

We have had incidents in the Junior School this year of students having inappropriate content and images on their devices, as well as social media issues surrounding pornography.  This week, the Chief Censor is set to release a documentary: NZ Youth and Porn, a study of 2000 teenagers identifying how and why young New Zealanders are viewing pornography.

The following link is an article published regarding the documentary and a short interview with the director. The documentary looks to be of value in assisting us in how to understand and deal with this phenomena.

A book or documentary can never be a replacement for professional medical advice and if you are concerned about the health of your child in any way you should seek appropriate assistance from your doctor or health care professional.