Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Video Games

So usually I'm not one for playing video games, I've sort of outgrown them, but recently Devin and I have found one that we can play with Ethan and it seems to be a great game for learning. Though I'm sure some would disagree. Its called Minecraft, its very old school in how it looks, everything is in pixels kind of, even your characters are made of block like squares. Anyways what I love about it is that you mine for things like iron, coal, etc. when you find it you can use those things plus wood from trees you've chomped down and make things like ladders, doors, torches, and alot more. Ethan really loves building and digging, I do as well as Devin. Anyways, I'm just surprised to find a game I enjoy and agree with for Ethan to play so I had to share. It can also be played on the computer or even your cell phone...crazy huh?? What is the avg. video game time a kid should have per week, per day, whatever and should it be different depending on the type of game, learning versus pure play time? Please leave comments would love to get your input, I know there's plenty of info out on the web but I'd love to hear from my family and friends.

2 comments:

  1. I had a Super Nintendo as a kid and my mom would let me play for 30 minutes a day. I know that seems very short, but I'm thankful that she limited me like that so that I could play outside with my friends. I think 30min to an hour a day is plenty of video game time.

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  2. Thanks Jill, I was never allowed to have video games as a kid...so I'm coming from the opposite end of a the field with this one.

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