My sons LOVE video games. Ofcourse I am very selective at what I will let them play...The video games tend to make them tense because right now they have to share one console and some of the games seem to be pretty intense. They all take them very seriously. My first thought was to buy them each a hand held game so they could have their own and perhaps decrease their fighting with one another. My husband wasn't sure this was a good idea. I understand they need to learn to share but I kind of feel if each have their own space they would really be more apt to share the 1 console at times. Should we buy them more games? Or skip the games all together this year?
2006-11-23 01:10:00 · 11 answers · asked by snowangel101224 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Guess what as the mother of 4 boys I can tell you doesn't matter how many you have they are going to argue! We have multiple game systems and tv's and they still argue about it!
We ended up making a rule that if you have to read for a certain amount of time in order to get so much video game time.. We also have a set amount of time they have to play outside.
Get them involved in some hobbies or volunteering. Even the youngest of kids can volunteer to help people. Have them earn money for the games, otherwise as soon as they are bored they want another one. We also have the rule, if you argue about it, everyone is done with the video games for the day.
Perhaps you may have noticed it seems after long sessions of playing video games it seems like they are more cranky. I also think it effects their attention spans. Don't be afraid to just say hey were done here.
Find activities your children enjoy or excell at could be a collection they enjoy, sports, crafts, etc.. Consider having them donate some of the games they don't play anymore to childrens hospitals or childrens hospice.
It has worked very well for us. Good Luck!
2006-11-23 01:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you're saying that games are evil? I've been playing video games since i was a little kid and i've never thought or wanted to "shoot" someone. When that kid shot his mom because he didn't think death is real has nothing to do with the game, it's because the kid had issues, mental problems or whatever you want to call it. If a kid does bad things like that it's not because of the games, it's because of his/her upbringing. not so long ago we had "crazy" kids. Now parents try to blame other things for what their kids do. God forbid a parent might think that they failed at teaching their kid about right and wrong. Instead they blame video games, movies, music. Yes some kids get influenced by those things, but that is not the root or the cause of the problem. The root of the problem is the way they were raised. Out of the millions of people who play video games everyday you CANNOT pick 2 and say oh look they did something bad because of the game therefore games are evil. That's like saying a guy drove his sport car into another car and killed a family, therefore, sports cars are evil and car companies shouldn't make them. Just because a bad/reckless driver decided to act crazy and drive really fast doesn't mean that the car is at fault or the company who made it. It's the drivers fault for acting crazy.
2016-05-22 22:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't buy them their own handheld game. Just buy lots of multi-player games, that way they can play together (racing games, dual shooter games, etc) . And there are certain video games that take a long time to play (meaning its like a story, and one person can play for hours at a time with out dying) some examples Syphon Filter, Final Fantasy, etc.
Games like Super Mario, and Grand Theft Auto have different missions and levels you can play so they can take turns easily and one person won't be hogging the controller. Although it won't kill you to have different consoles. At my parents house my brother has ps2, xbox, and the computer. And that's nice when I come to visit and want to play a video game, I don't have to sit around and watch him all day!
2006-11-23 02:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by tangyterp83 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Giving em each their own games only wastes DOUBLE your cash. Perhapes it is a good idea to buy a PlayStation 2 or an XBOX / XBOX360, which allows multiplayer gameplay, letting your sons play more in a less bill and develop a sense of sharing.
2006-11-23 01:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what you want!
You want to control them or want them to get their own?
It seems like you are worried about the fighting rather than the dangers about excessive playtime.
If you don't give what they want they'll get somewhere else.
Do not let the games take control of your kids. You must control time e quality of games they play. When they play and get excited, they can walk about for days with the game plot in their heads and get confused. It will be like they are hypnotized. You must set time and places they can play. Never overplay a game like spend nights playing. There are good things about games. When they are playing you know where they are and they are away from nasty behavior. Nevertheless excessive playtime can damage sight, concentration, behavior and they can get anxiety from underrated games. Games sellers only want to sell. They don't care who they sell to. You are responsible to control what they see or play so do it wisely and control anyway you can.
Books, magazines, movies can be as much fun as games if you can make them put their hands on it. Be firm and do not bend!
2006-11-23 01:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by Maka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say do not buy them there own seperate handheld, it will only cause more money for you. but i would stick with the route of only one console because it will teach them to share and to have them be around each other. buy them a few games but dont go overboard with it, otherwise it will effect their whole lives. if you are worried about what kind of games to get them, stick with nintendo because they have the most kid oreiented games. and make sure the games you want for your kids arent too violent and what not, check the rating the whole game itself, even ask the store clerk to make sure...hope that helps
2006-11-23 01:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see...do they keep their rooms clean? Do they do their homework and are good in school(grades)...do you require them to help around the house and yard? If not....then no, your kids do not need anymore games till they have learned responsiblity. if the games are 'intense'...then have a cut off time at night for playing games. Suggest reading a book before going to bed.
2006-11-23 01:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
U are not entitled to buy your children games. If they want a specific game and you feel it is fine then go ahead. You need to buy them other things like books, or stuff they are into like crafty stuff, those games are just a phase and they love it for the moment, but there are other choices out there for you and them.
2006-11-23 01:13:39 · answer #8 · answered by Nattiedred 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that I would buy them anymore, help them try to find something else to do other than sit in front of the tv all the time
2006-11-23 02:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by lilmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip the games and buy those kids a timer. They have to have limits.
2006-11-23 01:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sherral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋