I agree philosophically with Dusty. As a practical matter- boy, I’d hate to see a kid with academic potential mess up an opportunity to get a college education due to a bunch of games.
I’ve noticed in real life a strong reluctance from parents to come down hard on their game addicted kid. Is it because they take place on a computer or computer-like device that somehow parents feel the gaming is “better” than other obsessive activities? Or because it is more socially acceptable to send your kid off to college with their gaming equipment than to tell him “hey, if you watch a lot of porn you better not let your grades slip”.
Yes- kid needs a reality check. Yes- only the kid can change his behavior. But it’s harsh to tell a parent to get a life if they are watching the kid’s first semester get swallowed up by some stupid game.