Why are videogames so important to so many kids? And why does it often feel like the gaming console is unwanted competition to parental authority?

Parents of gamers know what a struggle it can be to moderate game time and get their kids to do other things, like finishing homework, taking a shower, even eating dinner.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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