Dont shame the Game

I often get frustrated with people who instantly assume video games are fruitless idle hobbies. As a child I would often be limited in the amount of time I could play video games. While I understood the logic behind this, I was often upset that my sister's time was never limited in regards to reading books. While it is true that books can make you smarter, not all books do. On the same logic, it is true that some games are violent, profane, and lustful. Some games however, can be good. I have seen people lock themselves in a room for weeks on end - and barely come up for air - in order to read some intriguing series. On the flip side, I have played video games requiring skills such as: puzzle solving, social interaction, integrated reading, organizational skills, progression management, leadership, patience, money management, and trading. One of the biggest things I have learned through games is if you fail, keep trying. Who I am today has a lot to do with some of the games I have played. You wouldn't accept Harry Potter as an evil book simply because some religious guy said it was demonic; you would try to figure it out for yourself. If you want to know if a game is fruitless, don't assume, do some research.