Growing Socially

The decline in in-person social interaction among teens since January 2020 has been significant. Research indicates that the amount of time teens spent with friends in-person dropped by approximately 63%. This dramatic decrease in face-to-face interaction is a consequence of lockdowns, school closures, and social distancing. That new way of life has created a new pattern and new challenges and the shift had a considerable impact on your player’s ability to grow socially.

But, your player still has friends. They want to be together. And, you want them to develop socially.

What can you do?

One way is for your player to play games with others that require teamwork and collaboration or co-op puzzle games. Maybe Overcooked 2, Minecraft, or Fortnite could be a place to dive in.

Another way is for your player to join in-game group activities that require players to work together to achieve common goals.

The third and the strongest option is for your player to attend in-person events that foster social interaction which leads to social growth. Whether it’s coming to one of our onsite events where the socialization is intentionally built in, finding an in-person opportunity in your area, or helping your player create one, the goal is the same: interact with others who are physically present.

The more that we are together, the stronger we will be. The value of social interaction and connectedness is also referred to in the Bible in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.

Make the connection:

How might we utilize cooperative video games to encourage healthy socialization for our players?

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