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Couldn't believe this story...apparently two 21 and 23 year old parents of two children of age 11 and 22 months severely neglected their children due to an internet addiction of the online RPG Dungeons and Dragons. The children were near death before they were taken by social workers.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070716/ap_on_re_us/neglect_internet_addiction


I thought maybe the chick would have a myspace since they're so internet savvy, and I was right.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=90738735

Pretty sad. Prettay-prettay-prettay sad. White trash are embarrassments to caucasians everywhere. And where was the Reno Sheriff's Department? Officer Jones and Garcia should have been all over that.

It really is sad! Those poor babies! But I just don't understand how a couple can become THAT ingrossed in the internet and gaming?! It doesn't make any sense to me. I mean, I love the internet as much as the next addict.. but really... take care of your kids first!!!!

2007-07-16 10:00:13 by Caesarion

Tecca.com#39;s Jennifer Jolly speaks to the quot;Early Showquot; anchors about video gaming addiction among children and some early signs for ...

Many kids and even teens are addicted to video games. This is a serious problem and can affect the child's physical, emotional and social health. He/ she does not play sports (usually), may not have friends and does bad in school. If anyone has any advice or comments please leave them. I may do a project on this topic.

Parents can limit their time playing for one thing. Kids need to be encouraged to have many interests.

2006-09-25 12:47:10 by imputh

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I know quite a few people addicted to popular mmorpg's - I mean, addicted to the point of neglecting friends, family, children, etc. Is anyone else noticing people in their lives affected by video games to the point where they never leave their house and are constantly in front of the computer screen? What are you all doing about it?

Yes, I know a couple people who have a serious addiction to an online game. One of the people rarely leaves her house, she doesn't call anyone anymore, she even neglects her son. The other day her son told me that his mother only cares about the computer, it was very sad to hear. The problem is she doesn't care, and won't realize how much this game is hurting her life and the people who love her. It's really a huge shame what these games do to people.
These type of mmo online games are ruining society - people don't feel the need to socialize in real life anymore because they have "online" friends. It's all quite ridiculous. I miss those days when you could go out with people and no one was like "oh I have to stay home and play a game because..." It's all so sad.

2006-07-09 14:26:41 by zoroz

my husband and father to our two children has what I deem a serious video game issue he spends every waking moment on the computer playing WOW, he stays up some times all night playing his game, then he wont get up int the morning and help with the kids. our eight year old asked me the other day why "dad" likes his game more than him.

I use to be the same way, addicted to the comp and x-box... However I can tell u it will die down... It did take sometime about 8 months for it to start to get old... I would tell ur hubby what ur son said cuz that alone should affect him and maybe that will help kick it into gear... I know it would me... Good luck

2007-10-28 13:43:01 by loelvd

My husband is very loving and a great dad. He is gainfully employed and overall very responsible. HOWEVER, he has what I think is a video game addiction. He will play for hours on end including during the middle of the night and will let household chores stack up while he plays the game. We have a two year old and I work full-time so obviously I need his help with things. What scares me now is that he will lie to cover up that he is playing the game. The lying makes me not trust him. How can help him get rid of the game once and for all. I told him we cannot have another child until he does. He really wants another child and so do I but I will need more help from him.

I think what you should do is discuss the problem so he understands what is wrong and what needs to change. Then you should hide his game and gaming system and say he must do the following chores for a few day then he can get his game back. BUT he must only play at least 30 mins or less a day. And that if he lies to you again that you will sell the dang system! But try to comprimise because everyone should have some fun every once and a while; but it should be a privellige. Good luck!

2009-03-13 14:00:51 by Megan B