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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My "problem" with MC is that it's a substitute for actually going out and building forts and exploring real spaces with other kids.  Someone else mentioned it can actually be great for socializing (play by phone, etc.) and many mentioned the math and spatial skills and planning, etc. Not to mention the joy of discovery. I get that. I'm ambivalent because I think it's a bit of a subpar substitute for real world experiential equivalents. But with kids not all allowed to ride their bikes into the woods (especially before age 10), I guess it's not the worst thing in the world, YK?  [/quote]

I hear you on MC is substitute for outdoor explorations. But come on, how can they in real world build a Pyramid and Millennium Falcon in the same afternoon in realistic details with full interiors? Minecraft is great. I don't like to play it only because I don't play any game requires speed or too much thinking. But MC is by far the best game for kids. [/quote]

PP you're replying to, and I agree-- what I'm responding more to are the friends I have who really let it substitute for at least 50% (and more like 75-90%) of all unstructured after school activities. I really think the things most appealing about MC are what appealed to kids about running in the woods... Except the faster feedback makes it more addictive and a bit problematic.[/quote]

I'm with you. My kids get a balance. But I think it is a brilliant creation, and I cannot believe what my kids and their friends are doing in this space. They are older though. They spent there young childhood building forts in the woods or out of pillows (and still do), but Minecraft is way beyond that, especially when they start YouTubing. The storytelling, acting, directing, collaboration, tech know-how, etc. -- it really does parallel the pretend play of their younger days in the woods building forts and playing pirates (which the are way too old and cool to do now). It is an extension of that creative youth that is still cool at an older age. The level of imagination and creativity is pretty astounding. It has improved one of my DC's writing skills considerably. [/quote]

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