Using "concerning" the wrong way

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Hello,

Lately, I've been concerned by (pun intended) people using "concerning," the following way:

"The new trend of children playing video games for six hours at a time is concerning." I believe that it is okay to say, "The concerning new trend..." Or, "Educators are concerned by..." but not my example. Am I right or wrong?

Thanks!

Chuck Flacks
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[Anglika]

What is your precise concern?

[Barb_D]

As far as I'm concerned, it's an acceptable synonym for "worrisome."