Video Games:: A Guide for Savvy Parents

by David Sheff

Parents the world over are angered and bewildered by the flood of video games that are consuming more and more of their children's time. These games affect not only their pocketbooks, but also their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067975282X
• ISBN13: 9780679752820
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Incredibly interesting take on the power of games

Interesting view of video games as they impact individuals and the culture. Unwilling to be hysterical (as it could have been), the book offers wise guidelines. The games are old but the lessons still apply. Nothing better has been written on the psychological and social impact of games even as some people have tried to fuel the hysteria by banning them and imposing the stupid ratings system.

Parents aren't the only ones who should read this

It is a good analysis of the power of video games. The author doesn't take irrational positions on either side. Instead he is sanely even in his analysis. It's naive and immature to think that we shouldn't look at video games with a critical eye. In addition, it is irresponsible to suggest that parents should ignore a force that has an enormous impact on our children.

Still an important book

The wise and even perspective on video games is rare. The book is entertaining, too. The only criticism: the reviews are outdated.

Opening chapter is excellent

There's no more thoughtful book about the impact of video games on children-- no knee jerk reactions and no easy answers.

Awesome

The book has awesome insights for parents and educators. The reviews are outdated-- old games-- but the rest is as relavant as ever.