<p>I’ve noticed that computer/video game addiction seems to be linked to flunking out of college.</p>
<p>Maybe this is like drinking. Too much drinking or even moderate amounts for some can lead to lower grades. But for some, they drink a little or a lot and still get the same grades. It depends on the person.</p>
<p>My s loves gaming and has played since he was a kid. We asked him not to play on school nights but any other time, as long as homework was done, was fine. We let him play any games he wanted–no restrictions (including subscription online games, violent games, et al). Our request was that he make his high school activities and academics his priority and he did extremely well. In the end, he was accepted to many fine schools (Duke, Carnegie Mellon, WashU, UCSD) but chose to attend USC as a Game Design major in the Film School–for which USC is most generously paying his full tuition for all four years as he’s a Trustee Scholar. I suppose we need to admit all that time playing computer games may have paid his way through college. Oh dear! lol. </p>
<p>But seriously, my s (a creative, talented deep thinker) has wanted to design games since he was 8 years old and there is a huge multi-billion $$ industry out there with wonderful jobs to offer.</p>
<p>Under WoWs spell (and I mean 2 level 70 characters with arena gear and tier 5) I had a 3.7 GPA. Without it I have 4.0 and a TON more
extra curriculars, so go figure. But when I’m a CEO at the next huge game company… </p>
<p>Look, too much video games are bad for you, but I really do think that video gmes can really work your mind. For examle, in WoW there’s a ton of math if you want to really be at the top of your game. It can be a workout for your brain and it is better than watching TV or something.</p>
<p>So let them play gams, but make sure they don’t get addicted like I did.</p>