Is it wrong for an 11 year old to day after day and night to play video games?
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rckt148 · 61-69, M
I have an 11 yr old
Makes great grades in school
Goes above and beyond to help others (and was awarded 2 awards at school for doing just that ,even protecting others)
He has respect and manners and is a very good leader at 11
now I limit the time he is on a game console ,,
but it does not seem to be harming him
He smokes me gaming ,and I always considered myself pretty good
He is 10 steps ahead of me ,,but ,,I do watch the types of games I let him play ,,and he has a time limit
He also watches video's and actually looks up how to videos when he wants to know how to do something ,,
he is very smart ,tech wise, but he is good at math and reads at 7th grade reading level
As far as my son ,,I don't think I have any reasons for concern ,,but if I see that change
Its also a good alternative to punishment
"if you want to get on your play station I suggest you clean that room young man "
"Yes sir ,consider it done "
He even helped me with the laundry without being asked today
He heard the washer stop running and loaded the laundry in the dryer ,,its in a shed ,not the house
He had other things on his mind besides a game
I was very proud of him .
Makes great grades in school
Goes above and beyond to help others (and was awarded 2 awards at school for doing just that ,even protecting others)
He has respect and manners and is a very good leader at 11
now I limit the time he is on a game console ,,
but it does not seem to be harming him
He smokes me gaming ,and I always considered myself pretty good
He is 10 steps ahead of me ,,but ,,I do watch the types of games I let him play ,,and he has a time limit
He also watches video's and actually looks up how to videos when he wants to know how to do something ,,
he is very smart ,tech wise, but he is good at math and reads at 7th grade reading level
As far as my son ,,I don't think I have any reasons for concern ,,but if I see that change
Its also a good alternative to punishment
"if you want to get on your play station I suggest you clean that room young man "
"Yes sir ,consider it done "
He even helped me with the laundry without being asked today
He heard the washer stop running and loaded the laundry in the dryer ,,its in a shed ,not the house
He had other things on his mind besides a game
I was very proud of him .
alohamom · F
@rckt148 Technology is a wonderful thing! But like anything else, it needs to be used properly for the right reasons. Your son is fortunate to have a father who uses technology to enhance his thirst for learning and as a way to spend quality time relaxing. Sadly, it's not like that for too many young children. Good job in raising a fine young boy.