100% ban on all video games
Posted By: I must be the only one on 2008-11-25
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For the last five years there has been a ban of video games in my house. My husband and my son were turning into flippin zombies. We started going on hikes in the mountains instead and now participate in extracurricular activities at the high school and volunteer.
TV has not been banned yet, as I think there would be a mutiny....
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We do not ban video games or TV in our house BUT
We do limit them. When Santa brought the gaming systems he also brought a contract for the parent's and child to sign limiting the amount of video games on week nights, weekends, and that it is at the parent's descretion if other things need to be completed first. We have never had an argument about video games in my house and my son is 10.
He does not have the latest and greatest, and doesn't have many games. Part of Santa's deal was that any games would be as holiday/birthday gifts OR the child has to save up 1/2 the money and the parent's will pitch in the other 1/2. Surprising how much they don't want things that use their own money.
We also make a point to play board games and such as a family. He helps with laundry, dishes, etc. and of course homework must be done (and checked by parent's) before any video/TV time.
It has never been a problem at our house but I also think he knows that I would not hesitate to toss the sucker out the window if it did become a problem.
Video games/systems
I refuse to buy a system myself. I have three kids and thought about getting the Wii last year at Christmas time but decided against it. My kids are very sport oriented and I think a game system would just take away from the active side of sports. My parents have a Wii and we will play when we go over there so I think they get their fill of it. My friends/family think I'm crazy because I won't buy one but I'm not changing my mind:) I don't think people are crazy if they have one, I just don't want one. Funny how my friends/family don't like me to have my own opinion!! (sorry that last part was me venting)
My sister's kids play video games
constantly and have for a decade. They always have to have the latest game. She has 4 kids - 3 are obese and one is overweight.
We don't have one because I didn't want to fight about it constantly. I'm so glad I stuck to my guns. I know my husband has wanted to get one. I have 3 kids and they are all very slender. They aren't athletes but they aren't couch potatoes either.
It's a health issue to me, and also a mental health issue, because they are addictive.
Gamers are people who play video games. Gaming is
the business of developing video games. The poster probably meant people who like to have fun. If the board has people on it who like to have fun I say great. A lot better than the gripers. So, I should say, is the board being taken over by gripers LOL. Sorry did not mean to make a joke at the OP's expense, but that is like asking if sadness is being taken over by joy. IMHO.
Does anyone play board games or card games anymore?
My 7-year-old child was invited to a B-day party for a little boy that was also turning 7. Anyway, when it came to opening gifts, he got Wii game toys, the different controlers and games. I did not even know the kid had a Wii game, but it seemed like everyone else did. I bought him a race track and a game of Go Fish. The race track got an "I already have that" comment and the Go Fish was "what the heck." He did not say that but he kinid of looked at it like that and put it back in the bag. I wondered if he even knows what Go Fish is. The only games my child has are board games, card games, those free games you can play on the computer and 1 game that plugs into the TV. It looks like a joystick and it has 3 games in it. These games have helped her in her reading because she has to read directions. She can identify a lot of the ocean fish.
I was treated like an outcast at the party anyway. I tried to join in conversations with the other mothers, I would get ignored or very short answers, some would actually walk away. Then one mother actually turned her back to me to talk to another so I would just listen. They were talking about building houses, they have lots of land blah blah blah. They were giving each other advice on what to do with it all. When the conversation turned to how their kids are struggling in this subject or that that is when I got up and left because they toned their conversation down and then shut it off completely when then thought I was listening, so I thought that was my cue just leave so they can vent to one another about it. It was more about the teachers expecting too much blah blah blah. I have known some of these mothers or their spouses since we were little kids. They really treated me like trash back then. I thought that now that we were in our 30s, have not had much contact with each other since HS until now that our kids are going to school together, it would be like water under the bridge. Guess not. The families were wealthier than we were (just about every family was wealthier than we were back then lol) but I know they can't have it that good. Well, actually I don't know what is in their bank account or care. The only thing I did have over them is my kid is not struggling in school. She is making straight As on all her subjects.
The only reason I went was because my 7-year-old and the 7-year-old boy are really good friends and I thought that maybe me and the other mother could find something in common. At school, they are in separable so I really wanted dd to go to help him celebrate his special day. I could not help but notice that dd played with him more and the others were playing among themselves. I do worry if that tee's the parents off. I worry that they are going to discriminate against DD because I was a poor little nobody back in school and they were popular. I worry that they are going to start refusing to let the little boy play with dd and it will break her heart and hate me. I take baths, I practice clean living, always have, no drugs, alcohol. I don't even smoke cigarettes. I pay my bills. Everything I own, I got honestly, paid for it myself. Of course, it isn't as fancy as theirs. H is not from here, he went to school elsewhere. I used to worry about that too back when we 1st started dating..Him finding out I was an outcast, dork or whatever and hate me. Now I worry that my child is going find out and resent me.
Games
Hello, i was wondering if you'd be willing to sell just the games and if so how many dies she have?
games
Hey guys.. Are there any gamers on this board... I am an avid gamer.. My way of relaxing. Just wondering. Thanks
games
You are right about Myst. Played that one.. Took forever. I like role playing story games as well. Playing Halo 3 now.. Halo is great. Also like horror games like Silent Hill and Condemned. Glad my child is grown. My husband is big gamer too. He plays Guild Wars.. all the time. Glad we love each other.
Don't play games (SM)
If you change the way you have approached this relationship just to test him, that is playing games and is unecessary.
You should be honest and ask him explaining that it kinda bothers you. If you can't communicate about things, the relationship isn't going anywhere anyhow.
Not calling him just to see how he will react is so high school people!
scary games
They are so much fun though. I really really like them. I am on a community now online called There.. Kind of like a visit chat community.. almost a game for me.. Meet a lot of nice people.
Help with Pre-k Christmas games...
I am in charge of my son's pre-k parties and have yet to come up with a great game for his Christmas party tomorrow, and I do not have a clue what we can play! Any suggestions or links on line that I can look for? Want something simple and with minimal work and or props.
My DH works 2nd shift and does not always get to see our son's FB games and sm
never can go to his practices. I sit with other parents rather than alone or with strangers. Sometimes it is moms, sometimes dads. It is really the same as sitting with other fans at a pro baseball or football games. It is easier and more fun to sit with someone that shares the excitement with you. It is 100% innocent most of the time. In fact, I have not seen it otherwise EVER.
My best friend, Cat is in Tenn. & usually is up on all the games. It's a big
party games website
http://www.partygamecentral.com/
I did a quick Google search and came up with this website. It looks there are plenty of games that don't require a lot of moving about or other physical-type activity, etc...
Have a great time!!
I think she might mean the word games on the Gab Board??
Maybe she doesn't like that?? Otherwise, I have no idea either.
To Moderator: Can we please have a games board?
Besides the word association, there are other fun things to do which we can post on breaks for typing. Before, we had fun on the gab board but it polluted (I admit) the ability of people to read regular gabbing. Do you think you could consider making a board for word games, and other things like that? It would be appreciated. Thanks for your consideration.
We do...we have lots of board games..
while my son has video games, he likes board games just as much because he knows we will play them with him...it is good quality time also!!!
Need some adult simple games for Christmas
Played a game called White Elephant before and the group loved. Want something really simple to entertain my lovely guests for that day. We are all over the 50 year range so nothing too involved, heck we could not remember! Thanks!
more fun and games with funny movie quotes....sm
"When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!"
Here's your clue: In the same movie another line was used..."Why don't you come up and see me sometime?" Cat
chocolate. Slots or table games?
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Love board games. Buy them Blokus. It is the ...sm
most fantastic game and can be played by children and adults alike. I bought it by accident last Christmas and it was the favorite gift.
Valentine Party games for sixth graders . . .
Does anyone have appropriate valentine games for sixth graders?? This is a tough age to impress; any help would be greately appreciated!!!
Usually dinner out or refreshments for two card games weekly.
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Pogo.com has free games with chat rooms - nm
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Anyone have any good/unique baby shower games?
My oldest daughter is having a baby at the end of June and I am throwing a baby shower. I would like to do a couple of simple games. Any ideas???? Thanks in advance.
Once they get their pizza and the DVDs going, they'll yak all night & have a blast w/o any games
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Anyone have any ideas on games to play at a luau birthday party? sm
My daughter is going to be 10 at the end of September and wants a luau themed party. I have decorations, a pinata, party favors and cake, but need something for games. I was thinking about pin the coconut on the palm tree! But not so sure I can draw a decent enough tree and coconuts!! LOL.
Any ideas for games?? Thanks. Also, cant be anything to wild as the party is being held in a party room at Pizza Hut.
video
I loved the video too - almost made me cry. . we are making plans to rescue a dog soon - within the next month. . can't wait to have a new "friend".
If you have not seen this video on SM
the Polish gymnasts it is worth your time. Hope you can see this.
: GymnastsInPoland.wmv
your video
That reminds me of the scene where Jerry Maguire and (what ever Renees name was in the movie) were watching their video right after the ceremony. He was rubbing his forehead and looking quite disturbed.
I tease my boyfriend about doing that if we ever get married. We are middle aged (supposing we will live to be really old) :) and he has never been married!
Glad you had a fun time on your first anniversary!
You can't see this in the video but....sm
my hubby yawned during the ceremony. I didn't realize it because he "bit into it" but one of his groomsmen saw his jaws tighten and could tell what was happening. He did have a bachelor party that got a little wild, but my DH doesn't drink so it was not like he was out partying all night long. It has been over 20 years and I still tease him about it.
Best cat video
This was one of the best cat videos I've seen. Made me smile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvo-g_JvURI&feature=related
how can y'all tell anything from an 18 second video? nm
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video renats
Can anyone recommend something good to rent for the weekend? Last movie I saw was Pursuit of Happyness with Will Smith. I like chick flicks, nothing violent. 
video rentals
I loved The Illusionist, I would recommend it highly. I am going to try to watch Marie Antoinette this weekend, but not sure if I'm going to get around to it. Flyboys was also good as was The Guardian. I wouldn't categorize them as chick flicks per se but I liked them.
Rescued dog video!
Don't know if you all saw this, but what a happy ending!
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2007/08/21/wsaz.dog.dug.out.affl
No but the video clips do tell about him going
to the hospital.
Maybe she was laughing because she thinks it is ridiculous too. She said she did it but didn't do it on purpose. Why would she tell her supervisor if it was not an accident? Doesn't make any sense.
I have the iPod video
I have lots of movies on mine!
I saw him in that car on the video when he was talking about it SM
and he referred to her as a B***h. Can you just imagine what her family has gone through and continues to go through? He needs to grow up and pay up.
How sad. There was a video/song
regarding something just like this, sang by a very young boy. I can't recall it but it was so touching. Cat may have access to it. I bet she will post it..
Another fun video game sm..
Is Wii Fit. It's the first video game I've ever bought in my life. It has yoga, some strength exercises, aerobics (running in place). I live in the South, and it's nice to exercise in my house with the air conditioning.
Video tape him.........I will keep saying it - sm
I said it before, a picture is worth a thousand words. You video tape him on one of his rampages and the Sheriff will definitely believe you and get off his fat butt and arrest him. Obviously try to do this w/o him knowing you are doing it....candid camera style.
I don't have a video camera right now....sm
because ours was stolen. I will have to invest in another one though. Good idea!
An inspiring video
Turn up the volume and enjoy. This is inspiring.
http://www.finishstrongmovie.com/
From the video, yes hard to tell if real
but it was reported on the news by people who were backstage that she was upset.
Just does not look good for her even if she was joking.
I was thinking of a video monitoring
where you could perhaps view on your t.v. or something. Don't know how your mom would feel about her activities being viewed constantly, but it offers video and audio, and they have other products available. When I searched I put something about 'monitor yourself', and looked like there were some other good hits too. Hope this helps, and good luck!
http://www.homesecuritystore.com/ezstore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1154
Googled the video today
I don't see what the big deal is with the video. It showed him hanging for a few seconds and really was all over the place.
It's a video from a news channel
That shows how crooks can use a method called bumping to open DEADBOLT doorlocks in a couple of seconds.
The crook has some sort of key made, they stick it in your lock, rap on it with a screwdriver or small mallet, and bingo, it's like the key was made for your lock!
made up video - YOU'RE VERY ILL...
please run to have your head examined.........
selfish little thing, aren't you? You confirmed what I've thought since I saw you posting as *nn*
I have the 60 GB iPod video and love it
and have tons of albums and videos on it. Some of my favorite ones are Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind, Oasis, Coldplay, Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, Dave Matthews, etc. I always take my iPod to the gym with me. I sometimes listen to my it in my car also since the stereo in my car has a plug in for iPods and other MP3 players, but I usually just listen to my XM satellite radio while on the road. I love their new Starbucks channel on the XM cafe.
It was beautiful video - thanks for sharing nm
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