How much gaming for children? Fox Debate

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Cucurbita wrote on 2011-02-03 20:43

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4523007/life-online-or-unplugged-technologys-impact-on-kids/?playlist_id=87937

They didn't yell at each other in a debate between mothers with opposite beliefs.
Amazing.
Sleeperdial wrote on 2011-02-03 22:08

But its proven that moms are officially THE worst person to talk to about games.
Cucurbita wrote on 2011-02-03 22:12

Quote from Sleeperdial;319111:
But its proven that moms are officially THE worst person to talk to about games.

I just wanted to post this because I thought it was funny.
The left and center moms are really annoying though.

"I let them go without technology for 6 months".
See where that takes your children.

"I think 30 minutes a day is TOO MUCH".
Lets see you try to do anything in 30 minutes.
Sleeperdial wrote on 2011-02-03 22:15

Quote from Sleeperdial;319111:
But its proven that moms are officially THE worst person to talk to about games.

Edit: After watching it, I don't think theres anything wrong with the way I look at it. My house says that I can play as long as I want but all my obligations have to be completed first. On top of that I don't really see games as an entity so much as just another thing to do. I think thats safe right? Of course that will never get my mom off my @$$ about it.
BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-02-03 23:36

1-2 hours a day is fine
Iyasenu wrote on 2011-02-03 23:38

Quote from BobYoMeowMeow;319241:
5-7 hours a day is fine too.

/misquote!
:3
At least on weekends.
Adelynn wrote on 2011-02-03 23:43

I think it's fine to be on for long as long as you're not letting it get in the way of life. I've made that mistake before. Not fun.
silentselene wrote on 2011-02-04 00:34

But in some cases, gaming gives life experience. It's definitely made me more sociable.
Adelynn wrote on 2011-02-04 03:58

Oh, no, for sure! It's true for me as well.
What I mean is, it's bad for people to let the computer make them unhealthy by keeping them from eating/sleeping/being active once in a while.
Tatsu wrote on 2011-02-04 04:07

Quote from Adelynn;319653:
Oh, no, for sure! It's true for me as well.
What I mean is, it's bad for people to let the computer make them unhealthy by keeping them from eating/sleeping/being active once in a while.

Oh my god, I'm dying.

Personally, I get everything important done first before I slack off to amazing levels.

Also.... is it wrong that I find 3 hours not long enough? qq