Dr. K recounts his own severe addiction, playing up to 20 hours a day and failing out of college, before finding help through meditation in an ashram. He explains that games are addictive because they artificially fulfill deep psychological needs like mastery, connection, and identity. For parents, he advises first assessing if gaming is truly causing problems, then shifting from imposing restrictions to understanding the underlying needs driving the behavior. He recommends supporting real-world goals and adopting a curious, non-confrontational stance, while avoiding taking on too much responsibility so the child maintains accountability. Dr. K also distinguishes gaming from social media addiction, highlights the scarcity of public gaming disorder clinics in Australia, and notes that gaming can be beneficial, citing studies showing gamers have higher fluid IQ. He concludes by suggesting parents play games with their kids to learn about them and build connection.