Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and discovered the power of esports to foster trust, communication and essential life skills. Dive deeper into how you can strengthen family bonds, support your child’s development — and maybe even be considered “cool” by your kid. (Recorded at TEDxSioux Falls on April 18, 2025)
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@icebox-u5u
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 am
First 🎉
@MD_ASHIFUL_ISLAM
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 am
Mew
@FupaDoncic
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 am
How do I reach these keedz???
@DigitalBoobaFTW
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 am
Different time, different value.
@Kyp031
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 am
I think all the kids grew up already to the generation this applies too
@briankaz8786
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 am
This is what’s wrong with society.
@Jmmm19
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 am
Indeed grandpa. Now lets get you to bed.
@ExistentialWolf
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 am
@Jmmm19 Oh wow.
@generalwillwelsh7926
November 22, 2025 at 11:43 am
Yea people trying to connect with their children and family by relating to something that the younger generations love is a horrible thing
@ExistentialWolf
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 am
@generalwillwelsh7926 Pootube needs some help with threads if you’re bored with TV and the sarcasm of the moment is epically lost
@ManTeera
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 pm
@Jmmm19 😂😂😂
@doubleuenbeeeh
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 am
Cringed when she said dip
@BrockandStone
November 22, 2025 at 11:40 am
Personally I have had success with this. Even as a 33 year old with my nephews, cousins, parents, long distance friends, etc. some people, like my dad, are embarrassed by their lack of skill and want to practice alone, but just patience and helping as much as possible is worth it. A lot of video games are transferable in their skills.
@ExistentialWolf
November 22, 2025 at 11:41 am
I don’t know, but I’m sure you’ll figure it out … that’s life 👍🖖👌
@TheOmare63
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 am
Not totally wrong, but it has diminishing returns. Quality, UNMEDIATED time is essential.
@sunkist848
November 22, 2025 at 3:28 pm
Truer words have never been spoken
@_blank_3737
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 am
this took too long to finally show up on a TED talk
@Real_Commander_Shepard
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm
ahm is this an advertisement for Fortnight? or Esports in general. both suck imos.
@suegamestudio9023
November 22, 2025 at 12:43 pm
I made a new game called Light Me Up 2, iam sure you will love it
@pinealgasm
November 22, 2025 at 12:43 pm
yeah, cause doing science with your kids is just way too scary, right? losers!
@wheelsmcdealsace
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 pm
unless you are making money doing it. it is a total waste of ones time when they could be gaming the stock market or setting up online no touch sales
@veApolo
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 pm
❤
@WearyTimeTraveler
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 pm
During COVID roblox was crucial for connecting with my kid. If you want a relationship with your child you have to meet them where they are
@En_theo
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 pm
My kid started getting addicted to Roblox and asked to play “a little” when i was too busy. That game is a very bad infuence if parents are not around, causing nightmares, use of bad words and developing strange ideas. Then a lot of stress once he was away from the game.
@atino1986
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 am
Even gta is beter then roblox for a kid😅
@MrCynosure4sure
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 pm
An Esports marketing person giving generic advice. No research just sharing experience.
@zorgxpto
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 pm
Im 45 and i play all my life, my son with seven play since he has four.
STILL… Esports are cancer!!
Dont go that direction , only pain, exclusion, anger are in the way for most.
Kids are moving to co-op games where they dont fight friends and thats the way.
Games dont make great leaders, they are before the game.
@AnnieB-v8j
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 pm
‘Shooter-game’ esports are now sanctioned activities in high schools in South Dakota? Wow. How very, very strange.
@jugglaassassin
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 pm
Ok, what do you do when you can’t get them to play a video game with you. Teenagers suck
@GiselleBudoff
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 am
Corvix CRV is early but exciting.
@drymodrymo4192
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 am
Only TED I watched from beginning till end in months, that said, I am a parent of three… Not because I like video games, not because I necessarily like modern times, but because I love my children and want to be there for them whatever this (for me) absurd times throw at us. I also kind of like vibrato in here voice, sounds emotional and honest, not something you get (still) from AI generated, the more you click the better kind of YT content….
@GaiaMother7
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 am
Gaming has brought my kids and I together in beautiful ways their entire lives. This is great advice!
@Basic1346
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 am
Thank you for sharing your story, it sound interesting and exciting.
@Malavander
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 pm
Games are a way healthier and more powerful social lubricant than alcohol.
@matthewjay660
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 pm
When I was in my teens, my dad criticized me for playing video games. “Aren’t you a little old for this?”
“No, it’s just a game, Dad.”
☝🏻The IRONY of this is my dad brought ATARI into our household in the 1980’s!🕹️🖥️ P.S. I’m not out getting into trouble with drugs, gangs, getting girls 🤰, gambling, or getting arrested. I’m safely at home.