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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Outside time after school should be required, not optional. Also, no computer games. He's not really to decide these things for himself. Look for professionals who will support your consistancy here.[/quote]

For a suicidal kid with ADD, video games should not be cut off.  They give him a moment of fun and success.  Please don't listen to this person to cut him off from what he enjoys.[/quote]

OP again - thanks and no worries, I assumed that PP had never seen a Minecraft build. :-)  [/quote]

My DS is a Minecraft genius.  At first we tried limiting his computer time but it started to become apparent to us that THIS was the one thing he felt he was good at.  He is getting a lot of attention from his peers - especially those who would otherwise not notice him.  They all want HIM to teach them his tricks and how to play the game.  It has opened up a new door for him with respect to peer relationships.  That in turn has boosted his self esteem beyond anything a therapist could do.  So long as he gets his homework done, he is allowed to play minecraft.

OP if video games make him happy and they are non-violent - let it go!  It will not lower his IQ or make him a socio-path or anti-social.  [/quote]

+1000 on Minecraft.  I feel sorry for kids who don't know about Minecraft.  It is a great video game and incredibly popular with kids.  DS has classmates begging to come over our house for play dates because of this game.  He gets rewarded with Minecraft mods for good behavior at school.  [/quote]

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