What is another way to look at video games?

Video games have many points of view from everyone around the world. Some people think they are a waste of time and money, and some people think they are fun and an escape of reality. I think everyone has their own opinion about it, and thats fine, but i happen to be one of those people that enjoys video games at the fullest. In my last post I was talking about the responsibility of college students with video games, well thats where my point is. If you aren't responsible enough to get your work done from school then you shouldn't be playing them. Video games are meant for free time when your done with everything and you just want to chill play with your friends. Parents always say "why are you ALWAYS on those video games" and "get off those games before you get grounded" and they just don't understand how fun these amazing games really are. Parents are an amazing example of anti-GAMERS they always want you to get off right when you're about to beat a level or get a new weapon or something. I think its because parents are worried that you will get addicted and you won't be able to do what you want in life. Mostly because, if you do get addicted, you will probably become some kind of low self esteem person that always dresses in black. But back to parents, they just want us to explore what they didn't get to do when they were our age. Don't get me wrong, I love video games, but when it comes to family and school I pay attention and concentrate on whats important.

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