Valerie Edgington

Hi Carol,

I am coming out of lurkdom (is that a word? LOL) to suggest an idea for you.
My son is also very interested in video games. Why not research with him on
how they are designed and ask him to design a game. You never know what
could happen from there. :-)

Valerie E.

> >Anyway, my one problem with Jimmie is that he is totally
> > addicted to video games. We have a Nintendo that has been used in
>
> > moderation, but if I left it up to Jimmie, the Nintendo would be
> on
> >24 hours a day. When we go anywhere in the car, he's got his Game
> >Boy with him, so this is something we battle every waking hour.
> How
> >do I teach him some moderation without insulting his choices? I
> >have to admit, I have wanted to say, "Turn that silly box OFF and
> do
> >something that involves a BRAIN!!!" I have restrained myself so
> >far, but I could snap at any minute. How would the rest of you
> >handle this?
> >
> > Carol
>