Gaming addiction destroying my brothers life and tearing the family apart.

[cloud1161]

I am sorry to say this but your brother is addicted more than likely. If your parents will not do anything, then it is up to you. This is going to be much easier for me to say than for you to do. You need to take all of his consoles and games until he starts going to school. Do not destroy them, but put them at one of your friends' houses so he can not find them. It is going to be hard. He will more than likely go ballistic, and it is going to hurt you to see him like that, but you must remain strong for his own good. Tell him if he goes to school each day for a week, he can get one game/console back. I am not a parent so I do not know if this is the "best" thing to do, but his addiction must be overcome or at least reduced. As much as I love video-games, I am currently cutting back on my playing amount. I have had much less focus on college this semester than I ever had. I believe we are being hypnotized by these games and not focusing on what is important. Like all good things, gaming must be done in moderation or else it can be very destructive. I hope the best to you and your brother.