Video Games and Children

[thebiblicalway]

At church on Sunday (two days ago) I had a conversation with a young, blonde-haired boy named Luke, which I don’t do very often. He’s attending a public school. That fact alone is sad, considering the barrage of liberal philosophy and socialization he faces every day

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[melytha]

I completely agree.

My younger siblings aren't allowed to play computer games. My Dad doesn't like to block sites and things because he wants to teach self control, but if he could figure out how sometimes he probably would. But if a sibling is caught playing a computer game, my Dad is able to log them out of the computer or block them from being able to use it for a time.

I don't think going to a public school is necessarily a sad thing, though. I went to public schools my whole life, and don't think I was harmed by it. It was a mission field, too. That being said I sometimes think I may like to homeschool my own children...Missy and I were talking a little about this in recent emails! =)

[thebiblicalway]

Your father is quite unusual, then, I'd guess.

About going to a public school... There are always exceptions. I guess the reason I said what I did was because children who attend public school not only miss a huge blessing by not being homeschooled by their parents (and mothers in particular), but they also generally end up more worldly as a result of the worldly peer pressures. Yes, there are exceptions, and from what I know, you are one. Beyond that, I strongly believe that homeschooling is biblically mandated--though, I certainly don't condemn those who don't practice it.

It's really cool that you're considering homeschooling, Melissa! I'd encourage you to consider it in light of the Bible. There's no topic that God's Word doesn't speak toward. (Though, often it seems like the Bible is silent on certain issues.)

[melytha]

I absolutely, 100%, agree with that last paragraph.

A friend and I have been discussing that recently!!! He said he had never been more convinced that the Bible speaks to every topic!! And I agreed with him, too. :)

[writingmedown]

Well, we were never allowed to play video games or computer games, never came to a problem of having to block us either really. I'm glad my parents saw the wisdom in that. My personal opinion is that it is a total loss of creativity. :/

[thebiblicalway]

My personal opinion is that it is a total loss of creativity.

Couldn't agree more! That's one thing that's so sad about being hooked on games (along with TV/movie watching). And, how does it help us advance the kingdom of God?