StormyFire Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Do you think that young kids should be playing games, or do you think that it's harmful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, StormyFire said: Do you think that young kids should be playing games, or do you think that it's harmful? I can't help but gawk at the irony. 30 years ago, people were complaining that video games "as kids toys" were getting too violent. And you know what, they were right. Video games were different back then, they were toys. It's not like today where they are regarded a they should be, as an entertainment media with each "expression" made for a specific audience. So, whilst you are wrong, there is no reason kids should be playing games rated for adults, but if they do the responsibility for kids playing games rated for adults lay solely with the parents. Edited February 15, 2022 by Shagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Shagger said: I can't help but gawk at the irony. 30 years ago, people were complaining that video games "as kids toys" were getting too violent. And you know what, they were right. Video games were different back then, they were toys. It's not like today where they are regarded a they should be, as an entertainment media with each "expression" made for a specific audience. So, whilst you are wrong, there is no reason kids shouldn't be playing games rated for adults, the reasonability for kids playing games rated for adults lay solely wit the parents. Whwn it comes to blaming things: First it was Rock music, then it was dungeons and dragon's, now it's video games. Edited February 15, 2022 by Techno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaramaki Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 8 hours ago, StormyFire said: Do you think that young kids should be playing games, or do you think that it's harmful? No i don't think it's harmful, aslong it's not online and granted the games are for their age group. I don't have kids but if i had i'd start out with kinect games as their first gaming experience. I think internet (and social media) is more harmful for a kid then videogames. Reality vs Adventure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 If they're playing kids games, then no harm no foul. But if a 7 year old is playing COD, GTA, or RDR then there is an issue. Those are games that the child shouldn't be allowed near. They're too graphic, violent, and vulgar for a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I used to play games as a kid and it never affected me negatively in any way. As a matter of fact, it helped me to relax my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality vs Adventure Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I agree it’s the parent’s responsibility and games have ratings, so what more is there to do? Kids have gotten into trouble long before games or even tv was invented. Just blame the parents for everything. Bad behavior starts at home. killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, Reality vs Adventure said: I agree it’s the parent’s responsibility and games have ratings, so what more is there to do? Kids have gotten into trouble long before games or even tv was invented. Just blame the parents for everything. Bad behavior starts at home. That's correct - parents should be the ones teaching their kids about ethics and how to conduct themselves instead of trying to blame video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Hunter Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 When video games takes the kids time it isn't their fault rather the parents who is supposed to control them takes the blame, you're correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The right video games are perfect for kids development and growth as it serves as a means of entertainment too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 2:26 AM, StormyFire said: Do you think that young kids should be playing games, or do you think that it's harmful? As long as you are able to monitor what your kids play, it's definitely going make their gaming a healthy experience and exercise for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Hunter Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I started playing video games as a 4 year old, way back in 2006, I don't think such changed my mental reasoning. My parents controlled how I played the game, that's why I didn't lose my guard playing games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 During my early childhood playing games, my parents didn't hinder my playing time, just that they never contributed in providing gaming needs for me, I owned a console out of struggle, no gift from anywhere lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 17 hours ago, Head_Hunter said: I started playing video games as a 4 year old, way back in 2006, I don't think such changed my mental reasoning. My parents controlled how I played the game, that's why I didn't lose my guard playing games. Some parents overlook what they are supposed to do especially when it comes to regulating the kind of games their kids are supposed to play and it's very wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 When my cousin's are involved when it comes to the video games they play, I get all the games they play and make sure they don't add anything extra to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
