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g947otoday at 11:41 AM2 repliesview on HN

You know, just as a thought, if you have engaged with her like taking her outdoors or other activities, she wouldn't spend so much time or money on a stupid online video game.


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mhitzatoday at 12:13 PM

Telling parents how to raise their children, while also making baseless assumptions of their life as well, is an approach with which you'll only antagonize people.

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grvdrmtoday at 12:37 PM

Or, meet halfway. Talk to her ABOUT the games. At least attempt that.

Reminds me of a family member who complained about his oldest playing Minecraft. He said “I don’t understand it” - guy is 49, grew up in Montana, shot guns as a teen. Very different upbringing.

But I never saw him attempt to understand. My daughter is not stuck on games at the moment but when she does play I do my best to talk through with her.

Multiplayer Switch games on TV help!