Many kids argue with their parents for more video game time. I am talking with my 8th grade brother, Dare, and my parents.
Me: How long should kids be allowed to play video games?
Dare: I think as long as they want as long as they put the important things first like grades, sports, family & friends.
Parents: We, as parents, think 2 hours a day as long as grades stay up and they participate in physical activities.
Me: What are the pros of being on that long?
Dare: You can socialize with friends more often especially when you haven’t seen them in a while.
Parents: You can virtually hang out with friends and it still leaves time for going outside and studying.
Me: It’s getting warm outside. Do you think you should go outside more?
Dare: Yes.
Parents: Yes.
Me: Why do you feel that way?
Dare: It is not good to sit in a dark room and get no exercise.
Parents: You should enjoy the sun and the nice weather while it lasts.
Me: I have talked to my parents and my brother, Dare. They have told me their opinions. I have my own opinion. My opinion is – kids should be on video games 3 to 4 hours a day. They still have time to go outside and play with kids in real life. I would like to thank my parents and brother for sparing their time and answering my questions. Thank you.
Lucia Urso
Grade 4