I dunno. I see many “grown ups” replacing video game time with just more time scrolling on their phones, or maybe on the TV watching YouTube or some streaming service.

I think playing (some) video games can be a bit better for your brain vs. the above alternatives. At least many of them require thought and/or coordination.

Again, there are exceptions, where they’re not much better than doom scrolling. But it’s not hard to find some that require some effort and thought.

That's me, 2 kids and no time to game. Yet find 2 hours to doomscroll twitter every day.