Do you know where your children are?
In a recent post at his ministry blog, media expert Al Menconi notes the revealing results of a poll conducted at a popular website devoted to computer and video games. Asked about their parents’ involvement and knowledge of their gaming habits, gamers responded overwhelmingly that their parents just didn’t pay much attention to the games their kids played. Al comments:
With over 30,000 votes, 64% said their parents that haven’t a clue what their children play, and over 70% are in the dark about the “more violent” games their kids play. Thirty thousand respondents can give a good indication of what is going on in the home. What is happening in your home? Do you know what kind of games your children are playing? No? Why not? May I suggest that you get involved in their lives and help them maneuver through the entertainment mind-fields?
Parents are justifiably concerned about the violent and sexual content in many video games today–but Al suggests that tackling that problem must begin first with parents demonstrating that they care about the entertainment and activities their kids are investing time into.
