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  Shin Kong Esports Parent-Child Camp is the nation's only esports camp focusing on parent-child interaction. It encourages parents to actively participate in games their children enjoy, aiming to promote the correct attitudes and concepts towards gaming. The camp also guides parents to accompany their children, establishing common topics of conversation to strengthen parent-child relationships.
 

2023 Shin Kong Esports Parent-Child Camp

 

"In today's society, smartphones are omnipresent, especially among children. Once children get involved in online gaming, parents often worry about their prolonged immersion, leading to significant conflicts and divides between parents and children. Recognizing this issue, Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2888), through its subsidiary Shin Kong Life Insurance, has continuously held the "2023 Shin Kong Esports Parent-Child Camp" during the summer vacation. In addition to enriching children's gaming experiences through various courses, the camp encourages parental involvement to foster closer parent-child relationships. This year, families from abroad, indigenous peoples of Taiwan, and new immigrants were invited, aiming for the prosperity of diverse ethnic groups and creating a wonderful time for parent-child bonding through "playing and learning together".

 

The Shin Kong Esports Parent-Child Camp, now in its 5th year, consistently receives overwhelming responses upon opening registration. Themed "Pokémon Grand Gathering," the camp organized virtual and real-world obstacle courses on August 26 and 27, allowing parents and children to participate together. On September 3, the "2023 Shin Kong Esports Challenge" was held, featuring more mentally challenging levels. Additionally, an augmented reality (AR) virtual reality (VR) AI experience was provided, enhancing both enjoyment and interaction between parents and children.

 

According to surveys, children's internet addiction poses a significant challenge for many parents, especially during the pandemic, when online learning significantly increases children's screen time on phones or computers, exposing them to more gaming opportunities. Analyzing the reasons children enjoy online gaming, they are often attracted by the game's audio-visual effects and reward feedback. Children can quickly achieve a sense of accomplishment and joy in games. If real-life performance is unsatisfactory, online games can become a significant emotional outlet. Simply prohibiting or confiscating children's phones or cutting off internet access without understanding the reasons can lead to tension in parent-child relationships, reduced family communication, and even deviant behavior in children.

 

Starting from this perspective, the Shin Kong Esports Parent-Child Camp is the nation's only esports camp focusing on parent-child interaction. It emphasizes that gaming is originally a form of stress-relieving leisure entertainment. Parents are encouraged not to adopt authoritarian restrictions but instead to participate actively, understand the games their children enjoy, and establish common topics of conversation. At the same time, parents are encouraged to empathize during the gaming process. Perhaps playing games is just one way for children to communicate with their peers and find relief and relaxation. Through more conversations and communication with their children, parents can foster positive parent-child relationships.

   

Shin Kong Life Insurance stated that in today's society, 3C devices (computers, communication devices, and consumer electronics) are omnipresent, and children are more or less influenced by adults during their growth. Therefore, the camp also aims to convey correct attitudes and concepts to parents. To prevent children from spending excessive time on their phones, parents should reach a consensus with their children on allocating gaming time and cultivate interests and outdoor activities besides gaming. By extending their focus to other areas, children can have more diverse sources of happiness. Parents themselves should set an example, leading their children to explore new interests and relieve the desire to play games. In the long run, children will develop a greater awareness of time management during gaming.

   

Shin Kong Life Insurance adheres to the corporate brand spirit of "where there is light, every expectation is fulfilled," caring for the physical and mental health of various generations. Over the years, it has continued to organize esports parent-child camps, national painting competitions, Rubik's Cube contests, popular street dance competitions, and other recreational activities suitable for all ages. The goal is to provide children and adults with a platform to cultivate positive interests and to explore richer entertainment in life through various challenges.