Should more parents embrace the joys of gaming with their kids?
Some parents who grew up playing video games are introducing the popular pastime to their children. Should more parents embrace the joys of gaming with their kids? Do you ever play video games with the grown-ups in your life? Or do they think video games are bad for kids? Do you like video games? Do you ever play them with your parents? If so, which ones? If not, why not? Should all parents play video games with their kids? Why or why not?
Hector Ivan Reyes Jr. says that video games are a great way to sit and talk. Do you agree? Do you think video games can help build better family bonds? What life lessons do you think children and families can learn together, such as “It’s OK to lose”?
Does reading the article make you more interested in playing with your parents or guardians? Are there any video games you recommend for whole families?
If you have children in the future, which games would you introduce to them, and why?
When did you introduce video games to your child? Any advice for an anti gaming parent?
My ex husband and I grew up in very different environments. My siblings and I weren't allowed to play video games growing up because my parents refused to buy a gaming system. One of my brothers brought one when he was a teenager but quickly became bored with it and it collected dust for many years. He eventually sold it when he went to college.
My ex husband grew up with unlimited access to video and computer games. He developed an obsession. As he got older he naturally started playing less and less because of other responsibilities. He started up again after I had our twins and it reached to the point of an obsession again. He couldn't go a day without playing and the final straw was when he left our babies in the bath tub unsupervised while he played video games. We obviously divorced. I have since remarried and have another son with my husband. My husband isn't big on games. My twins don't see their dad much so they haven't really been introduced to video games yet. They are 8 now and are starting to spend more time at friends houses with gaming systems and one is asking to play. I'm hesitant because of the situation that happened with my ex. I don't want to raise kids who are obsessed with video and computer games. Is 8 too young to introduce video games? Do we buy a system if he likes it or wait until he can buy one himself? They have played some education based games at school on the computer but that's about it. One of the twins isn't interested at all but I'm assuming he will be if we allow his brother to play. I have seen so many parents complain about fortnight addictions and can't imagine going through that with my kids. Do you ever play video games with the grown-ups in your life? Or do they think video games are bad for kids?
Hector Ivan Reyes Jr. says that video games are a great way to sit and talk. Do you agree? Do you think video games can help build better family bonds? What life lessons do you think children and families can learn together, such as “It’s OK to lose”?
Does reading the article make you more interested in playing with your parents or guardians? Are there any video games you recommend for whole families?
If you have children in the future, which games would you introduce to them, and why?
When did you introduce video games to your child? Any advice for an anti gaming parent?
My ex husband and I grew up in very different environments. My siblings and I weren't allowed to play video games growing up because my parents refused to buy a gaming system. One of my brothers brought one when he was a teenager but quickly became bored with it and it collected dust for many years. He eventually sold it when he went to college.
My ex husband grew up with unlimited access to video and computer games. He developed an obsession. As he got older he naturally started playing less and less because of other responsibilities. He started up again after I had our twins and it reached to the point of an obsession again. He couldn't go a day without playing and the final straw was when he left our babies in the bath tub unsupervised while he played video games. We obviously divorced. I have since remarried and have another son with my husband. My husband isn't big on games. My twins don't see their dad much so they haven't really been introduced to video games yet. They are 8 now and are starting to spend more time at friends houses with gaming systems and one is asking to play. I'm hesitant because of the situation that happened with my ex. I don't want to raise kids who are obsessed with video and computer games. Is 8 too young to introduce video games? Do we buy a system if he likes it or wait until he can buy one himself? They have played some education based games at school on the computer but that's about it. One of the twins isn't interested at all but I'm assuming he will be if we allow his brother to play. I have seen so many parents complain about fortnight addictions and can't imagine going through that with my kids. Do you ever play video games with the grown-ups in your life? Or do they think video games are bad for kids?
