Games on line , and others.

[Sir Harry]

Two things that are sorely missing from this generation (and I am guilty of this to an extent) Parents actually spending TIME with, not money on, their children, and two...kids actually using their imagination instead of a screen to entertain themselves.

[Switchy]

How true !  And they grow up so fast , and we look back and wish we would have done this and that.  Enjoyed more time with them.

[imaginary]

Two things that are sorely missing from this generation (and I am guilty of this to an extent) Parents actually spending TIME with, not money on, their children, and two...kids actually using their imagination instead of a screen to entertain themselves.

I totally agree.

In regards to the the first post, if I had children, I would not permit such type of games in my house. And this is coming from someone who believes in expression within media. Although I may be mature enough to handle it, I am not willing to subject my children to it.

[Tyler]

As someone who grew up with video games; I had an Atari, Nintendo, Super NES, all the way until now with the PS3, I can say that they are like everything else in that they should be played in moderation and should be appropriate for the age of the player. 

When I was young we weren't able to play video games during the day unless it was raining or snowing.  If it was nice out, then we had to be out of the house.  We could only play video games on the TV in the main room, which meant that my parents could easily see the games that we were playing. (This was the same for our TV viewing.)  Oh, and there was NEVER any video games played until our homework was done.

Like many of you have said, it's all about the parenting.  Parents should spend time with their kids first.  Heck, my dad used to play the video games with us.

[imaginary]

Like many of you have said, it's all about the parenting.  Parents should spend time with their kids first.  Heck, my dad used to play the video games with us.

But that sounds so difficult. Wouldn't it be easier to neglect the child, wonder in shock when something rash occurs, and blame the video game industry? Yes, I am being sarcastic. I find the fact that I see so much finger pointing at all these other industries in light of these tragedies without any notice on how the child is being raised.

[Switchy]

I thank you  reguarding this thread.  It has given me many answers  and it come's down to one main item of spending time with your kids and at times with just kicken back yourself but watching what our kids, grand kids are allowed to watch and do.  I think some of the entertainment is good for the thinking and dextarity of a child's hands, but also feel that being out riding bikes, playing in the back yard, or going to the YMCA.  Is also so very important.  And going out for sports. and following the sports that they go into.  No excuses are accepted. 

Now days buying the child with what he or she wants. Is not right times are tough but your kids grow up fast and trying to make a living and give them the items that other kids have    But when you take the time to hug, talk, show emotion is more important than any job that we have or any game that will be played.  Not saying that you can't do it together    But maybe some ice cream after wards and chat is good also.

I made many mistakes , over the years and not spending time was one of the highest on the list !