The pro-video games side
I’m not against video games, but I do wonder about their effects on brain development, just as I would feel the same about TV. Not everyone agrees with me. Below is another perspective from my friend Billy Barron. Other opinions welcomed.
Just read that blog entry. I’ve been playing video games since Pong and been an avid book reader at the same time. In fact, I think my love of reading came after my love of video games. They are not necessarily in conflict. Everything needs to be done in moderation.
By the way, I’d rather my child play video games over TV. Most video games do teach problem solving and a few other skills.
You may not know this, but they now sell movies that play on the Game Boy Advance. If that can be done, books could easily be ported to the platform. The big issue is that you can’t fit much text on the screen due to its size.
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