Why can’t I keep gaming?

Kakadu live on online games, apps and smartphones – and knowing when it’s time to stop

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Come on, put that mobile away! Online games, apps and how we use them are the number one topic of discussion and argument in many families. They constantly interrupt us and keep us from doing things that are actually worthwhile. Often we’re sitting together in the same room, but everyone’s staring at their own screen. It’s so annoying!

But isn’t it also brilliant fun to play games with friends, send emojis or stickers to your best friend, watch a funny video or even make a little film yourself? And, after all, you can always catch up with Kakadu via your smartphone and the podcast app.

When does being online make sense, and when is it enough? Or too much? And why are some apps so addictive that it’s twice as hard to stop using them? Should we just ban everything straight away? Or are there other ways to make children’s media use better?

Today we’re talking about smartphones, apps, gaming and being online – for young and old alike. Because when it comes to children and media use, adults also need to ask themselves when they’re setting a good example, and which of their own rules they’d never follow themselves. And, above all, when they actually take the time to really listen to the children. What are you actually playing online, with whom, and why?

The KAKADU children’s podcast features three child experts: Alex, Elsa and Lulu. The podcast is hosted by Patricia – experts have their say, and, as always, all the children in the audience are warmly invited to join in the discussion.

This time, the co-hosts are: Lulu, Alex, Elsa
 

- 6 EUR / reduced 3 EUR
- 6 years and older
- German
- Ground Floor, Hall 3
- Part of: Kakadu

Price: €6.00

Reduced price: €3.00

Next date:

• Date Sunday, 11/October/2026 11:00 bis 12:00
• Venue Humboldt Forum
• Address Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin-Mitte