Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Holiday Persuasive - Video Games for Presents?
Many people, if they were asked the question, "What do you want for Christmas?", would answer, "Oh, I want this video game.", or "I really want this electrical appliance." But is it worth it to buy these expensive devices?
First of all, games and game systems can be quite expensive, such as that new X-Box Kinect on the market. It costs about $300, while good toys can cost only about $20. Most children's books cost even less than $20 dollars, and you can get some really good craft sets for about $25. And the best part about many of these less costing gifts is that they aren't as "brain numbing" as video games, and they can provide fun or relaxation, without a kid having to play through countless violent "adventures".
But some video games can be rather healthy, such as Wii fit and tha dancing game franchises. These games provide you with a great workout! There are also games that can help you learn, like My Japanese Coach and Personal Piano Teacher for Nintendo DS. But then again, these games can be rather repetitve, and that can lead to the child wanting something like one of those bloody shooting games to "amp it up a little".
So, It's your choice: what do you want or will buy for Christmas? Video games... Or not?
First of all, games and game systems can be quite expensive, such as that new X-Box Kinect on the market. It costs about $300, while good toys can cost only about $20. Most children's books cost even less than $20 dollars, and you can get some really good craft sets for about $25. And the best part about many of these less costing gifts is that they aren't as "brain numbing" as video games, and they can provide fun or relaxation, without a kid having to play through countless violent "adventures".
But some video games can be rather healthy, such as Wii fit and tha dancing game franchises. These games provide you with a great workout! There are also games that can help you learn, like My Japanese Coach and Personal Piano Teacher for Nintendo DS. But then again, these games can be rather repetitve, and that can lead to the child wanting something like one of those bloody shooting games to "amp it up a little".
So, It's your choice: what do you want or will buy for Christmas? Video games... Or not?
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