Why Everyone Should Play Video Games
By Aiden T., 5th Grade
Have you ever wondered why adults don’t want you to play video games? It is probably because they think it is unhealthy and a waste of time. Following these easy steps will probably help you to have more “game time.”
- Tell your parents video games are a fun and exciting way for the whole family to be together. If that doesn’t convince them then…
- Always have a sports game in the pile because they are probably going to pull the unhealthy and overweight arguments on you. Tell them Wii sports helps you move around a lot.
- When you have played enough of the Wii sports or something, then show them that you are sweaty and tired and they might agree.
- If they say yes then start playing something that involves sitting down and your parents will be neutral. : )
Try this and let me know how it goes. Use the comments below or leave a note for me at school.
TO not BE CONTINUED…
OR WILL IT?
Hmmm, I can’t really try this on my parents because they live in another state, and I don’t have a Wii. Do you have any other advice? Also, do you have any advice for parents (like me) who think their kids want to play too many video games, especially the sitting down and getting unhealthy kind?
That’s pretty cool advice. I think it’s going to help a lot of people understand that certain games are good for you. You did a great job on the writing part as well.
what if i want to play call of duty?
You’ll shoot your eye out kid…
Many of the video games our family plays have cool puzzles in them that you must solve if you want to get to the next level. Wii has some good action games. Do you think that parents should set a limit on game time or do you think the benefits outweigh the possible drawbacks?
You may have been on to something, Aiden! The Atlantic has an article that may interest you- http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/04/beyond-screen-time-what-a-good-game-like-minecraft-teaches-kids/361261/. 😉