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Children playing computer games, 2006

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Children playing computer games, 2006

Nash, Dillon and Nile play computer games in 2006. In the 21st century gaming consoles and computer games have become widespread. While providing a vast amount of entertainment for children they have also raised concerns such as whether the content of some games is suitable for children. There are also worries that some children are spending far too much time in front of computer screens.

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Peter Clayworth, Children’s play – Toys, commercialism and technology, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/40872/children-playing-computer-games-2006 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Peter Clayworth, published 13 February 2013.