Where Politics And Video Games Collide

I was skeptical of him at first but now, I have a respect for him. He doesn't bash the game, he doesn't say it causes bad things (except a lack of study and by proxy, knowledge - I'll get to that in a second), he just says that kids are playing too many videogames. He used GTA 4 as a good and relevant example rather than a scapegoat. he's not BLAMING videogames for causing this, he's blaming the parents who allow their children to spend so much time playing.

And let's face it. Most of us here are in defense of videogames, myself included. But the simplefact is kids mostly ARE playing videogames too much. I think the USA's IQ tests speak for themselves.. no offense intended to you guys, but like I said, the tests speak for themselves. I'm not saying it's because of video-games, rather it's because of all forms of entertainment.

If you spend every day watching TV, the same thing will happen, as a child. This is no different except that I would argue it's more addictive due to goals and interactivity.

I think what he's saying is a very fair statement that there should be less focus on Videogames - though I'd hope he includes all forms of TV and entertainment in that - and more on studying. When 20% of your 7th grade students can't find USA on an unmarked map, I believe you need it :/.