Sega releasing every console game for free with ads on mobile

Re:Sega releasing every console game for free with ads on mo... by zanny on Monday June 26, 2017 @10:39AM (#14637130)

All of those are examples of the same fundamental, where children can become monofocused on one domain and suffer long term for lack of broad exposure to experiences.

They are also easy traps - from the 18th century to the 21st century, if your kid is wrapped up in books or a phone you don't have to worry about who they are interacting with, what they are doing outside, if they are in danger or putting others in danger - they stay home and are low maintenance.

Problem is, low maintenance doesn't produce robust human beings.

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Re:Sega releasing every console game for free with ads on mo... by kstenerud on Monday June 26, 2017 @10:46AM (#14637181)

People keep saying that (shortly after becoming parents), and yet the kids keep turning out alright.

I grew up like that and boy did it ruin my life! Living on a farm 10 miles from the nearest road, playing concerts, traveling, and working remotely to finance it all. It's a shame I was so wrapped up in my books and computers and video games as a kid because I could have led a normal life in a cubicle like everyone else.

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Re:Sega releasing every console game for free with ads on mo... by agentgt on Monday June 26, 2017 @12:46PM (#14638158)

I have to agree heavily and with your previous parent comment. Bad media, content, entertainment, recreational activities does not produce bad children.

I'm not completely certain but I'm fairly positive having your child interact with the bad people or hanging around the wrong types of friends (etc) far trumps any "bad forms of media".

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