I'm not really fond of most video games, between the violence and "mindless" sort of passtime that means that often personal care, social life, homework, chores, or family times get neglected.... anybody else feel the same way? I let my teen have/use gaming systems, but he knows how I feel and is careful not to over-do it.
2006-10-16 20:39:00 · 9 answers · asked by Giovanni 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm not a fan of video games either. My son isn't allowed to play any violent games, and has been really good about calling me when he goes to a friends house to ask if a game is ok to play. We have a rule, that he has to read before he can play video games, and can only play for the same amount of time that he has read. It has worked out really well, and he doesn't complain about it, well, most of the time. :)
2006-10-17 05:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All Things in Moderation. A video game system can be a good way for a child to relax, and enjoy themselves. As parents however, it is our job to find games who's content is appropriate to our child's age and maturity. Also limit the amount of time their system is on each day, this way they still have time for homework, a social life, and their family.
2006-10-17 01:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by novelwyrm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Video games all the time NO, but the occasional game to me is harmless. Violence games are ridiculous and I blame the parents if the kids play them but Sports games are a way for some kids to think fast and believe or not problem solve!
2006-10-18 05:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Humility 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Not at all. My oldest is 6 and he loves his PS2. It was actually my PS2 but he took it over. The games he has are fun and we often all play together. I don't see the games as "mindless" at all. There is a lot of problem solving involved. It takes thought, concentration and coordination. My son does other things as well so I don't worry. If he spent 100% of his time on it then I'd make some changes. But he has other interests so I don't worry.
2006-10-17 02:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In moderation they aren't bad. I got my oldest a gamecube for her birthday. Generally when it is played it is the weekend (never a school night), and it is only for an hour or so. It is also a family event. We go in 5 minute shifts. We all play and it becomes a family time. I am really careful of the content of which games I will let them play though.
2006-10-17 01:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by David W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are opposed to video games. For the same reasons you have already posted. In addition we limit tv and computer time. It seems like most parents do not limit screen time for their kids. Its too bad really.
2006-10-17 01:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i'm not a parent, but when i was growing up i was never allowed to have video games (i'm 18) and still have never owned one--even today. i don't think they are a good idea, only because i had friends when i was younger who played them, and they were outside a lot less than i was. i think not having that type of thing forced me to be more creative and imaginative, which is so important for children.
2006-10-17 01:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by butwhatdoiknow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are limits, then let it go. There is nothing wrong with fun, within reason and limits.
My little brother designs video games
2006-10-17 04:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if in limits then OK if not then its worse than a drug
2006-10-16 20:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by Eccentric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋