Elder Wisdom: Father addicted to video games

Q. While I have a healthy relationship with my video games; my father is almost addicted. He's always playing them and the only time I see my dad is when he's on the phone for business. I don't understand; I know it's hurting my Mom but I don't know what to do. A. I believe that it is appropriate that you and your mom make an intervention with your dad just as you would if he were drinking too much. It seems as though your dad may indeed be addicted. Your mom and you need to sit down with him together and tell him the effect his behavior is having on the two of you. It should not be a blaming game but one based on how much it is hurting the two of you. Maybe you three can negotiate the amount of time he can spend gaming. If you have not alr