Video Games: Older Child
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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Video Games
Asked by J.P. from Dayton
on May 16, 2008
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Not too long ago we bought a video game system for our family. My son, who will be 6 in Aug. has always liked video games and has a game boy. Since we got the new syst...
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- I know some kids can get real hooked to video games badly. My younger son is hooked to it. I had been trying to get him to play less with video games. So, I decided...
- I just heard last week on a morning show allow anyone to have ONLY 2 hours of SCREEN TIME daily! That is computers, TVs, hand held games - or anything...
- My suggestion would be to set a time that the system can be played and a list of everything that needs to be done before it can be played (chores, etc.). If everythin...
Wii or Not to Wii?
Asked by M.M. from Columbus
on November 29, 2010
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My husband and I have been talking for almost a year now about getting Nintendo Wii for Christmas and we are very excited. We have 3 boys, ages 6, 5, and 2 and they wi...
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- Wii.... is best for the whole family. You can even use it to work out.... for kids and adults. That's what we do. My kids like our Wii. We also have the Xbox 360...
- Wii! It's a lot of awesome fun!
- Wii! We love it! My kids are 2 and almost 5. My son (younger one) is just now starting to play the bowling game, but my daughter is pretty good at it (beats me half ...
WII Game System
Asked by A. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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Just wondering what you other mommas think of a WII game system for my soon to be four year old. My mom wants to buy him one but I'm not sure if it's age appropriate....
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- My son has a wii and we got it when he was 3 1/2. We bought it more for ourselves than him but he has enjoyed it soooo much. It was the best purchase ever. It gives...
- I think you should get it. It will provide entertainment for years to come. My 4 year old daughter loves to play games on it and she has become quite an expert on usin...
- Just a little FYI to throw out there. There is a new kids game called VMotion that's a take off of the Wii. Here is the link: http://www.vtechkids.com/product_flash...
Wii or Playstation 3??
Asked by L.F. from Kansas City
on June 27, 2008
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My children are getting older and we are considering purchasing a gaming system for Christmas for our family so I'm trying to research them now that way I can know how...
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- I recommend the nintendo products they tend to put out the most family friendly games. Many of which you can only get for Wii. If your kids are into serious gaming, ...
- I would recommend the Wii system. My kids love it and they aren't couch potatoes b/c it makes them move around. I would also recommend looking for the systems now......
- I personally don't know much about gaming systems, however my husband is kind of an expert. So I asked him your question & he said the Wii. His response is based on ...
Limits on Video Games
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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I am wondering what kinds of limits other families are setting regarding video games. I have a soon to be 6 year old son, and his biological father continues to take ...
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- I had to respond to this one, I may be the only one that is going to say this also. My son will be 8 in three weeks. He has had an xbox since he was 4, he has a Ninten...
- R., You've gotten some excellent advice. I have a saying that my kids came to know well..." Garbage in-garbage out ". In other words if they fill their brains with...
- We have the same difficulties with my step-kids' mother. She doesn't want to be the bad guy on anything and also wants the kids to grow up way too fast. We will not ...
Monitoring Video Games...
Asked by M.G. from Los Angeles
on July 4, 2008
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Hello video Moms... my husband has put a beast in my house... a PS3! My two boys, ages 10 and 8 are now couch potatoes.
We have a Guitar Hero and other various game...
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- Hi there! My boys are limited to an hour a day, however for every minute they read they earn equal additional time, during the summer that is. I also have them help...
- One rule that we stick to in our house is absolutely no video games (computer, xbox, handheld, etc) until after eating breakfast (includes putting dishes away!) & gett...
- 1/2 hour during school days seems enough but put a timer because you will not really realize how long they are eally playing. During non-school ays and weekends maybe ...
7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.F. from Indianapolis
on November 24, 2008
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My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old w...
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- I see that you have already "said what happened", but I wanted to add my 2 cents worth (remember, you get what you pay for!!) I fully go along with the "what do you...
- My son stopped believing.. but I asked him if it was fun to believe.. he said YES. So I asked him not to tell others or else that would spoil it for them... also aske...
- My daughter was about 10 when she questioned about Santa. I told her to believe in the spirit of Christmas and let her younger brother believe as long as they can. T...
What Do You Think of the Wii?
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on November 14, 2009
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My almost 7 year old son just told me he wants a new Lego video game. The catch is that it is for the Wii which we do not have. My boys have never been into video ga...
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- We just got a Wii a couple of months ago, and my 4 1/2 yr. old son loves it. Like with any game system, you have to make wise choices about what games you purchase. ...
- Santa brought wii last year. It is a big hit. Not only do my kids and husband play...so do i on the occasion :) It is absolutely worth the money in my opinion. I a...
- WOW you have to go buy one it is the bomb...it gets them fit and the whole family get involved in it and it keeps them playing for hours. go to game stop adn buy used...
Need Input on the Best Nintendo DS Games
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on November 8, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am gearing up for holiday shopping. Both kids want Nintendo DS for Christmas. They have behaved well and I feel they have earned it. I have though cautio...
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- The DS is an awesome gift! We gave my neice one two years ago and she loves it. My 5yr old adores his too. Find games that mirror their interests. Lego Star Wars is...
- We love the DS too. I have no idea on boy games, but my niece has a game called "Smart Girls Playhouse." There are a bunch (12?) of little games on it. There are som...
- Hi! I have 9yr. old and 5 yr. old daughters. They both have DSes... Brain Age is a great game... entertaining, challenging and even educational. Also NintenDogz( f...
