Comments on: Is playing computer/video games that bad?

By: Elmo

Elmo — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:38:19 +0000

I learnt both English and Japanese by the age of 12 just by playing video games, RPG’s to be exact.

All those times “wasted” on puzzle games actually help me with interior layouts now.

I gained interest in human history, mythology, religious and political issues, etc. just because they were mentioned in video games.

Social life? Kids go to school 5 days a week for 6 hours. That’s enough socializing, don’t you think?

That said, I reckon most games today are rubbish. It’s all about next-gen graphics and epic soundtracks now.

By: SImran

SImran — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:40:20 +0000

ok ok games are only bad for you if u dont do the excact same hours if gaming in homework so if u play games but no homework thats bad but if u play games and do homework wiht the excact equvilnet hours then it is good

By: henry

henry — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:58:08 +0000

this article suckz. playing helps u have better hand eye coordination skillz.

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By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:29:54 +0000

The video games can become a problem, depending on the age of the child you might want to steer them in the direction of learning games that you can control. You can assign them a ‘game’ to play and see how well they did. Check out http://www.k5stars.com/parents1.php and see how playing games can be a learning tool.

By: Pete Aldin

Pete Aldin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:46:42 +0000

We’ve had times when we wound it back to 2 hours a week. During another period, oldest son had to EARN computer time like he does his allowance (& one of the ways of earning it was doing physical or artistic activity).

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By: Katy

Katy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:55:03 +0000

MammaDawg: Their friends have NO limit??? I hope they read the book Playstation Nation.

By: MammaDawg

MammaDawg — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:47:36 +0000

Oh yeah. I’m in complete agreement – we have a limit of 2 hours/day – MAX.

They argue with me, telling me about friends and classmates that don’t have ANY limits on video games.

“Well, that’s fine because that’s what they do in THEIR family. This is what we do in OUR family.”

(sigh) I guess I could soften that a bit.