Dr. Paul Croarkin, a Mayo Clinic child psychiatrist, says it’s normal for kids to want to play video games, but parents should pay attention to lines being crossed into addiction.

Dr. Croarkin says gaming addiction can often be a sign of a broader mental health issue like anxiety or depression.

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