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Parents Gaming With Kids Has Unexpected Benefits
by Aaron Linde, Jan 18, 2008 2:21pm PSTA new feature on MSNBC details the lives of several parents who—in an uncharacteristic display of common sense—actually play games with their children.
A recent poll of parents with gaming children conducted by AOL and the Associated Press show only four in ten play games with their kids. Those featured in the article see games as a worthwhile means of bonding with and educating their children.
"Being a single mother to a son can offer many gaps," says Tammy McCoy, a single mother who games with her 17-year-old son. "Gaming became a way to bridge the gaps—which is what helped to make our bond even stronger."
One parent notes that even prohibiting violent games can lead to a positive outcome. Brian Albright turned a denial of his son's hopes to play Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, X360) into a discussion of the realities of war and the politics and policies surrounding it.
"I think that what he's doing is basically the essence of parenting, which is to say, find a way to have teachable moments. You could have the same sorts of discussions about music lyrics, and you could have the same sorts of discussions about Jamie-Lynn Spears, or drinking on Friday Night Lights," said pediatrician Don Shifrin.
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We used to play Doctor Mario for NES but really haven't played too many video games together over the past 20 years.
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Contrast that with the typical "kid plays doom them kills randomly!" threads. We have nothing personally in common with those people. Not only do we dislike the story, the outcome, and the media's portrayal of events, but odds are about 1 out of every 6 billion people have that kind of negative experience. The happy majority are at home happy as a clam we finally beat dad at Burger Time.
I'm just glad we all grew up "normal" people. Someday I hope to play online games with my kids, and maybe when they get old enough, teach them more of the online basics about sex, girls, and cups.
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"One parent notes that even prohibiting violent games can lead to a positive outcome. Brian Albright turned a denial of his son's hopes to play Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, X360) into a discussion of the realities of war and the politics and policies surrounding it."
It's great that this has made him feel good as a parent, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but you and I both know that little Johnny is somehow, somewhere playing COD4 at this very moment and papa just doesn't know it.
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So many great games and so many hours spent hangin' out with pops.
(My Mom only really liked to play the original Zelda on NES and Tetris, but she bought a bunch for me)
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While he doesn't play any more we still talk about the games that are out. He's fascinated by the Warcraft phenomenon and the community surrounding it and things games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are booth cool and hilarious at the same time. My dad is rad. :D
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Thankyou MSNBC for bringing us Captain Obvious. :[