Blogcritics Comments on Speed Kills, Not Video Games

Comment by Ace McCloud

Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:45:58 EST

Well, what if you do spend time with your kid and find the answer to your question, "DO THEY HAVE A FIRM GRASP ON REALITY", is "No"? What do you suggest then? What do you do when you learn your 15yo son is a wacko? I don't know if "spending time" with your kid helps keep him from being a lunatic -- some people are just born to be crazy. But if you do spend time with them, then at least you'll know he's a nutcase before it comes as a complete surprise.

Comment by Rikk

Fri, 3 Feb 2006 06:52:34 EST

Just wait till Dungeons and Dragons online hits. Some kid will cast a fireball spell at some other and wipe out a McDonalds. I can see the headlines already! Unfortunately the culprit behind most of these tragedies (imho) is just plain poor parenting. "I make 150k a year and can afford to buy my kid a fast car and every new toy he wants." well thats great but do you spend time with them? And I don't mean on the couch at the same time watchin a movie! I mean do you KNOW them...as a person? who are they... what do they like...DO THEY HAVE A FIRM GRASP ON REALITY! Admittedly sometimes it's not bad parenting but a simple "slipped through the cracks" thing but... I guess what i'm saying (long-windedly) is that parents need to step up and take some responsibility for the minds their action or inaction help form. Kid killed himself? Must've been rock/games/movies. Just once I'd like to see someone stand up and say "I guess I should have been more involved...noticed more...or just plain paid attention!" Sorry for the rant.

Comment by Maxray

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:42:21 EST

I've heard stories from parents who won't let their teens ride in another teens car. Why? Because that teens parents thought it would be cool to buy them a . Teens already have the highest fatality rate among drivers. Why tempt their fates with the keys to the latest testorone enducing vehicle? To quote a friend of mine who when asked about the game Dungeons and Dragons being a devil worshipping game - "I almost never kill my parents."

Comment by JimW

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 13:49:18 EST

Odd - I just finished Quake4, but don't feel the slightest inclination to pack up my arsenal and start blowing people away. Could it be that only a 24 karat doofus carries what he did in a game into the real world?

Comment by Matt Paprocki

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 11:22:24 EST

It's like blaming the video game, not the gun company, when someone shoots up a classroom. Apparently, the item that killed someone has no bearing on the events. Fun read Gypsyman.

Comment by Ken Edwards

Wed, 1 Feb 2006 22:27:51 EST

Great article gypsyman. The cop did say it was ironic. At least he has his head on strait. Steve - NFS: Most Wanted is so worth the purchase.

Comment by Duane

Wed, 1 Feb 2006 18:50:26 EST

Gee, I don't feel guilty about owning and driving a car. I admire nice cars, and I wish I could afford to have something swankier than my Dodge. But I don't worship cars, as you seem to imply when you say "we are all guilty..." And I have never scored any coolness points by having a slick car. I don't care what people think about my status. I know what it is. My car gets me from A to B when I need to go from A to B. That's it. I drive about 20,000 miles per year. What do you suggest as an alternative? I feel about as guilty about this incident as I would about some kids going on a GTA-inspired shooting spree on account of me owning a copy of Civ III. Interesting article.

Comment by steve

Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:38:53 EST

this totally reminded me! I have to pick up the new need for speed for XBOX! Thanks!