My 3 year old son loves playing the xbox game madigascar. My wife and I thought some play would be good for thinking, spatial development, eye/hand coordination, etc. This is a fairly benign game, however, the animals can do "super jumps" off cliffs, etc. My son, the other day mentioned doing a super jump off our second floor landing, and I told him that that is way too high, and he would get very hurt. He responded that he could get so hurt that we would never see him again. We tell him that when we explain about not running into roads, etc. Is there any evidence that these games can alter a toddlers perception or reality, or provide false expectations of his ability/performance. He is a very intelligent boy.
2006-07-27 17:04:29 · 2 answers · asked by Tom K 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Considering the Activision site that puts it out rates it as:
"E-Everyone 10+", I wouldn't let a 3-year-old near it... and I think you see why.
He may be smart, but he's still 3. Find something more age appropriate. Dora games/Pooh games - things made for kids his age. If you feel those are still not good enough, get games geared for 5-year-olds that are educational.
2006-07-27 17:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Madame Gato 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a VIDEO GAME based on a CARTOON...what are you looking for?! HOw about reading with your son, or drawing. My kids and I love to draw or color or do something else. We do occasionally play video games, but my kids are 6-8.
2006-07-27 17:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Devon G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋