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When gaming expenses create feelings of parental inadequacy

I worry that my kids are missing out because other families spend thousands on gaming setups and we can't afford that.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic anxiety transforms entertainment into markers of worth and belonging.

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“Where Are You with Gaming and children?”

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