According to a 2026 survey, ** percent of parents in the United States who play video games with their children did so because it was fun for everyone involved. Over half of responding parents also stated it was a good way to socialize with their child or children.
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Entertainment Software Association. (May 27, 2026). Leading reasons why parents play video games with their children in the United States as of February 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/232358/reasons-parents-play-video-games-with-their-children-in-the-us/
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