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Violent video games are not bad for young people

by Dominus

Playing video games has become one of the favorite pastimes of young people in recent years. The gaming industry has seen a rise like never before and the virtual worlds it offers are more numerous, complex, realistic and more appealing with each passing year. I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that most video games contain an element of violence or aggression. This has raised some concern with parents fearing that their children might be negatively affected if exposed to said violence. While I agree with this idea to some extent, meaning that small children should not play violent games, I believe that kids acquire discernment relatively early in life and from that point on it is ok to let them play mildly violent games and as they mature, to move on to more graphic content. I say that because I believe children can tell the difference between a game and reality much like they can tell the difference between a story in a book or a movie on TV, and real life. We…
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SHOULD PARENTS RESTRICT THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES?

   SHOULD PARENTS RESTRICT THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES?       A sea of young heads slouches forward lazily, as their eyes fervently remained glued to the screens of their mobile phones, while others take selfies of themselves and/or their friends for posting on various social media. Others are busy texting away and are emotionally and mentally detached from their friends and appear to be oblivious to what is happening around them. And that fact is made evident by the cord of the earpiece that is firmly plugged to their ears — snaking down their clothes and mostly terminating on the devices in their hands.      However, one thing that can’t be disputed is the fact that people can’t seem to get enough attention from kids these days, whether they are in the classrooms, walking to school or having a discussion with them, the scenario described above is prevalent and always seems to play out every time. Consequently, it is increasingly causing perceptive parents and experts alike to fret about the…
Score: 1.54

Trump vs. Who Exactly?

The more days past, the farther Donald Trump seems to drift from his party. Though he ran on the Republican ticket, many were confused at his choice as in years past he had identified almost strictly as a democrat. Though he has made decisions that aligns him with both sides of the political spectrum. One day he is on board with the democrats, asking republicans to bend the knee; the next he is praising republicans and condemning democrats.  However, recent developments in the Immigration debate seem to have caused republicans and democrats to join forces against the President. As much as it is important that all of Congress works together, why did it take this long to get them there? Trump has been making outrageous statements since the beginning of his campaign, so why did it take this long to unite the political parties on both sides of the aisle?    Now what exactly was the twig that broke the camel's back? The separation of immigrant children from their parent’s at the border. This…
Score: 1.11

The Art and Soul of the Long Distance Dad

 
  It is interesting to me to look back at what I have been through and reflect on what I have learned. Maybe I can pass some of it on to you! And, perhaps if you are going through anything close to what I went through this will help ease the pain a bit and give you some ideas as well. I hope so.  I got a divorce when my daughter was two and a half. Too young to understand, only young enough to know something wasn't right. Kids are incredibly intuitive, don't sell them short. Her mother was a severe alcoholic. Incredibly beautiful, (as in runner-up to Miss………. (State) of the Miss America pageant), and she knew how to use it to get what she wanted.    She had an addiction problem, and when I realized it, I went to a counselor. My ex-went with me one time and halfway through the session ran out. The counselor sat me down and said that I was in a tight spot. That unless she wanted to change nothing else would and that there was at least the possibility that she would use the child against me, even…
Score: 1.01

Parenting, Raising a child.

 
Parenting at best is a no-win situation in the present and a winning situation if you are lucky in the long-run.    Life teaches hard lessons and as a parent, just because you teach the hard lesson is no guarantee of the right outcome. I've seen great parents have troubled kids, and seemingly lousy parents have incredible kids. I have no answers. I could only do what I thought was right for my daughter and me and my family. I tried to teach honesty, trust, helpfulness, kindness, thoughtfulness, openness, and a certain amount of thoughtful irreverence. Most of all I wanted to give her a sense of personal responsibility.  I don't believe you can be "friends" with your child. "Friendly," yes. Friends, no. The reason is simple. Sooner or later you are going to have to teach your child something it is easier not to teach. ‘Friends" take the easy route. They don't say "No." When that happens too often, there is a breach in the friendship. As a parent, you must have rules, strict lines in the…
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