Comments on: PlayStations, hackers and lawsuits – Liz’s rant http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com/playstations-hackers-and-lawsuits-lizs-rant-psn Your daily cup of insanity Tue, 03 May 2011 08:28:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Liz http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com/playstations-hackers-and-lawsuits-lizs-rant-psn/comment-page-1#comment-61932 Liz Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:36:23 +0000 http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com/?p=15164#comment-61932 Glad to hear from you! I kinda like visiting the world of Little Big Planet from time to time, although I wouldn't admit that :-). There are good things - and bad things - that accompany video playing. And you're right - it's not my cup of tea, but I'm far from condemning play. Heck, my kid owns the system, so that says it all. If I was condemning video games (or TVs), he wouldn't own either. But in the advent of cutting-edge technology, we sometimes forget that kids need to be kids while they can. The cyber social interactions have their advantages and disadvantages, as I'm sure you know. Back in the day, social interaction meant a game of kick ball or wiffle ball or a bike ride (without helmets - gasp!) with tangible friends. Today, that rite of childhood is all but disappearing. Eight hours of TV time per day? AUGH!! I would go crazy! (or crazier than I already am, depending on who you ask...). Thanks for stopping by and commenting - please visit often and enjoy a coffee break with us! Glad to hear from you! I kinda like visiting the world of Little Big Planet from time to time, although I wouldn’t admit that :-) . There are good things – and bad things – that accompany video playing. And you’re right – it’s not my cup of tea, but I’m far from condemning play. Heck, my kid owns the system, so that says it all. If I was condemning video games (or TVs), he wouldn’t own either.

But in the advent of cutting-edge technology, we sometimes forget that kids need to be kids while they can. The cyber social interactions have their advantages and disadvantages, as I’m sure you know. Back in the day, social interaction meant a game of kick ball or wiffle ball or a bike ride (without helmets – gasp!) with tangible friends. Today, that rite of childhood is all but disappearing.

Eight hours of TV time per day? AUGH!! I would go crazy! (or crazier than I already am, depending on who you ask…). Thanks for stopping by and commenting – please visit often and enjoy a coffee break with us!

]]> By: The Short Lady http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com/playstations-hackers-and-lawsuits-lizs-rant-psn/comment-page-1#comment-61931 The Short Lady Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:15:13 +0000 http://www.coffeebreakwithlizandkate.com/?p=15164#comment-61931 Would it better if they spent those hours in front of the television? The average American spends 8 hours a day in front of the tv. Video games are, at least, interactive and, if you take the time to look at the research, can have positive implications for real life skills. I suggest you take a look at this, for example http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html Further, there is much more social interaction than the non-player can possibly understand. While I applaud your limiting the time your child can play, I suggest you look at an issue from more than one side before condemning those who's tastes you do not share. Would it better if they spent those hours in front of the television? The average American spends 8 hours a day in front of the tv. Video games are, at least, interactive and, if you take the time to look at the research, can have positive implications for real life skills. I suggest you take a look at this, for example http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html Further, there is much more social interaction than the non-player can possibly understand. While I applaud your limiting the time your child can play, I suggest you look at an issue from more than one side before condemning those who’s tastes you do not share.

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