What Games Do FOR Children

The article “Freedom of Movement: Gendered Play Space", by Henry Jenkins is mainly a real life comparison of the author's childhood and his son.  Jenkins grew up in suburban Atlanta with land to roam.  His childhood consisted of playing outside, using his imagination, and at times exploring dirty and dangerous places.  Since the 1960's children have grown up differently.  A majority of the population lives in cities and apartment buildings where children have no outdoor space to play.  Some places prohibit children from being in the area.  Luckily the children have video games.  The author seems to be in favor of children playing these games because it offers the same sort of adventure as playing outside.  Although the physical actions aren't taking place, there is still emotional stimulation, which is vital for children growing up.

I personally can't imagine staying in an apartment with children.  Although a majority of people's lives are going to be in front of screens, it's best to throw the kids out in the while before they really know what they like (videogames).  I feel the same way with the diet of children.  When people are young, they don't have the privelege of eating mcdonalds or making bad decisions.  The parent may as well send them in the right direction.  Aka treat them like pets and feed them perfect salads until they go to school and discover real food (junk).  Overall it's a good start for any human to grow up with nature and eat healthy.  By the time they can make decisions for themselves without being scolded by their parents, they would have physically developed properly at least.

Aside form health reasons, video games are probably the best stimuli.  I believe everyone should invest their time in a few games throughout life.  Games teach a ton of lessons.  They typically include some sort of puzzle, interesting story, social aspects.  New vocab can be picked up, hand eye coordination, new friends, knowledge of places around the world.  People only bitch about kids playing games because they're middle aged hags who spent their mid life crisis reading 50 Shades of Gray and leaving their husband because of it.  Games aren't just for FUN, but they are fun., which is also an important part of life.  People are too stuck to appreciate what games do for the world.