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Case 1: A kid who adores playing online games so much worries her parents.

This play was created and performed by Yen Xuan, Cam Ly, Thao Vy, Ngoc Han.
 Dad: Vy; Mom: Ly; Kid: Han; Psychologist, Narrator : Xuan

Scene 1: At home, a kid who adores playing online games worries her parents.

Kid: (play games in her room,laugh,talk with someone in game ), Alex go left, hey Jones
hide, that's right!
Parents:  (talk about their child's game addiction problem in the living room.)
Mom: (worried ) I'm so worried about our daughter! She hasn't eaten for a few days and
doesn't talk to me as much as she used to. This afternoon, the teacher called me and told me
she is often absent in class and she can't concentrate. Besides, secretly uses her phone in
class.
Dad:  oh no,(dad shakes his head in sadness) I think our kid is already addicted to games.
Should we hire a psychologist for our child? I have a friend who is a psychologist. 
Mom:(nods in agreement) I think you should make an appointment with that doctor to have a
face-to-face meeting with our daughter to deal with this problem.
Dad:  I totally agree with you.

Scene 2: A day later, at the doctor's private clinic.

Dad and Mum took her to the clinic and she was still clutching her phone.
Kid: (bewildered, surprised) Why do you bring me here? I’m fine, ok
Mum:  (assured) Don't worry! We just go to the health check. It'll be over soon.
Kid: (enter the clinic, don’t care) Come on, quickly, quickly!
Psychologist: Hi baby, what are you doing? 
Kid; (don’t answer, don’t care, still hold and use the smartphone)
Psychologist: (looks around and looks at her parents ) Can you leave the room for a few
minutes ?
Psychologist: ( open and relaxed attitude ) Hi, baby. Why do u like playing online games ?
Why do you hate going to school ?
Come on. You can say it, your parents won't hear it. Only the two of us know.
Kid: (turn off the smartphone, focus on the doctor , begin to talk) My parents only know how
to go to work and work all day, I am always at home alone, the game has become my friend
since then. I know my parents are very worried that's why they brought me here. But I know
after today everything will be back to the way it was, my parents are still busy and don't care
about me.
Psychologist: Oh well, what a sensible girl. I'm sure your parents must have a hard time
taking care of the whole family. Your parents really care about it, if they don't find a way to
bring you here. I think you should confide in your parents instead of keeping it private and
wasting your time playing games.
Kid: Yes, I really want to but it's hard to say. But maybe I will try to improve
Dad: I'm sorry for not spending more time with you. Sorry my sweetie! we promise to reduce
working time and you also have to promise to study hard and play less games, okay?
Mum: (touchy) I will try my best to take care of you more than ever! I love you so much, my
dear! 
Kid: ( feel happy, hug parents) Will you promise?  I love you so much!  
Dad: Thank you, doctor.
Mum: Thank you so much
Doctor: My pleasure!

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