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How to Help Someone That Is Addicted to Angry Birds

"Angry Birds" is strategy game available as an app for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android smartphones. Players are provided with one or more different birds, all of whom are angry over the theft of their eggs by the green pigs. You must launch the angry birds via a slingshot at a structure to knock it down and kill the pigs. Perhaps due to the game's simplicity or progressively more challenging levels, some players become addicted to "Angry Birds" and may shun homework, errands or other chores in favor of playing the game. Fortunately, you can help these individuals overcome their addiction and regain control of their lives.

Instructions

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  Encourage him to delete the "Angry Bird" app from his device. As long as the source of his addiction is available, he will be tempted to play the game "one last time." If the addicted individual is your child, consider taking the device away temporarily, or else the child may download the game again and play it in secret. If the device is a smartphone, consider giving the child a non-smartphone cellphone temporarily until the desire to play has subsided.
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  Set up a playing schedule if the addicted individual is unwilling to give up the game entirely. For example, designate a specific time during the day in which she can play "Angry Birds," which will allow her to focus on other things in the meantime. Consider setting up a system where "Angry Birds" is used as a reward. For example, encourage the individual to only play one round of "Angry Birds" after completing a necessary task, such as homework.
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  Find a healthy alternative to "Angry Birds" that satisfies the addicted individual's reason for playing. If he is addicted to "Angry Birds" due to its problem-solving strategy elements, for example, encourage him to take up a sport that requires forethought and strategy, such as chess. Check the local community centers and schools for clubs, group activities or events that the addicted individual can participate in. Frequently remind the addicted individual that the activity is a better use of his time than launching angry birds at egg-hungry green pigs.

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