When video games first appeared on the landscape, there was not much debate as to whether or not they were a worthy use of a person’s time, especially children. Parents had the mindset that gaming took away from important concepts like schoolwork and mental advancement through reading. It was hard for the older generation to embrace this new and confusing hobby. Now, video games are so commonplace, it would be difficult to find anyone in developed countries, and some even in the “third world” … [Read more...] about What Age Should My Child Start Gaming
Evaluating the Question: Is Gaming a Waste of Time for My Child?
It will come as no surprise to parents everywhere that time spent gaming has increased among children. It was already on the rise before the global pandemic struck, sending parents to work from home and children home to be cared for by working parents. The continued rise of online gaming was inevitable. Statistics show that binge gaming has risen by 13%. Some kids are sitting to play for up to six hours at a time. Parents may be grateful for online gaming, which can give them a break to … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Question: Is Gaming a Waste of Time for My Child?
Can your child get a scholarship for playing video games?
The Information Age has brought us many new technological advancements, allowing us to soar to new digital heights, changing the way we interact with our environments and each other with each passing day. One revolutionary effect of these changes is the kinds of scholarships (and eventually job opportunities) that are available. In today’s world, video games have evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, which has paved the way to competitive gaming similar to real-life physical sports, … [Read more...] about Can your child get a scholarship for playing video games?
Best Gifts To Give Gamers Who Aspire To Play Esports
Gamers, particularly those in Esports take their gaming seriously. It’s less of a pastime or hobby for them and is closer to a way of life. For the lucky few, it’s a paying job also. It can even be a highly paying one at that! You may have seen some of the room setups serious gamers have and they look vastly different to our quaint setups from years ago. No longer is a TV and beanbag considered a gaming setup. Serious gamers have multiple screens, large desks, various controllers, … [Read more...] about Best Gifts To Give Gamers Who Aspire To Play Esports
The Story and Purpose Behind Esports For Parents
Hi! We're Sean and Deb Nicholson and we want to thank you for stopping by esports for parents! As a gamers ourselves and parents of a teenager who is into online gaming, we have a lot of interest in the world of online gaming and its ongoing evolution into the professional world of esports. We're lucking to share our gaming passion with our teenager, so we spend a lot of time talking about various games, who's who in the world of esports, which teams are doing well, etc... Our son is also … [Read more...] about The Story and Purpose Behind Esports For Parents