Parents guide Part four (Multiplayer and suggestions)

The final part of my series i hope this series has helped people and that it will allow more parent to allow their kids to game.

Multiplayer
Most games now days have two componets a single player gamer where the child plays against the computer and a multiplayer where the child plays with people over the internet. When making your gaming policy make sure you set an age limit for multiplayer. I suggest 10 to 13. The reason is that these games over the internet can include language you dont want you child exsposed too. They also may draw you child in more cause it aint a computer they are playing against it is another person. So make sure that before they start playing online over the internet or one of the console systems that they understand that multiplayer is a priviledge and that it can be taken away.

Final suggestions.
These are just some final things i though i would add.

• 1st remove phrases like "You aint going to get anywhere gaming or gaming is stupid." These phrases are very wrong as it make the child fell hurt cause you dont like their hobby and plus cause those who make games make a alot of money.

• 2nd participate, when you buy a system buy another contoller with it and when you have free time play with him or her. Make it a learning exsperience where he or she teaches you how to play. However, remember you will lose alot at first but it aint about winning it is about spending time with your child.

• 3rd If you want your child to read more use games as a springboard. many games now days have book companions(examples HALO, Splinter Cell, Command and Conquer). These companions add to the world your child has already experienced in the game. However, dont force it down their throat or they will rebel against it. Make deals with it if you want to.(example i will get you a game if you promise to read this Halo Book) If your hild plays a game without a book companion then look at the material and see what your child would like to read about.(example Your child plays ALiens vs Predator your child may like science fiction books). Also dont just use normal books but include comice books as well, as the child may make the jump from comics to normal books once he has read comics for a while.

• 4th if you want your child to meet people in Real World but he or she games alot, their are video game tournaments happening everywhere acroos the country. Where people who play similar games gather and play these games together. Finding the right tournament can help your child meet people with similar interests, and also net him a cool prize.

Well that is it i hope this series of blogs has helped your make gaming for your child a little bit more possible.