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Comment on Bullying Video Game for Kids: Violence and Media by Chris

Chris — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:20:18 +0000

Being both a parent and an avid gamer I can see both sides of the coin.

Yes, this game, and many out there, depict graphic scenes of violence. Most games actually reward you for the amount of violent acts you do.

However, ALL video games are given a rating much like Movie and TV ratings. These ratings are intended to help PARENTS judge if their child should be playing the game. They are clearly labeled on the product boxes of every video game AND the ESRB provides an excellent resource for researching games. Bully has a rating of “Teen” for “Animated Blood, Crude Humor, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence”.

So, could these games be sending a bad message to the youth? Yes. However, where are he parents who actually parent their kids? Should they not seek to understand and have knowledge of what their children are reading, watching, or playing with?

The message I’m trying to get across is that instead of bashing or censoring video games and popular media, we should be encouraging parents to take a more active role in thier children’s lives. Encourage them to actually guide them and help them grow and make the proper choices.

Just my 2 cents, for what they are worth.
~Chris

Comment on Helicopter Parents; Volume 1: Why Are these Parents So Overprotective? by iodichedy

iodichedy — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:26:03 +0000

Wonderful site=D Hope to come back again soon..

Comment on Teachers as Role Models: Seven Ways to make a Positive Impact by Kelli

Kelli — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:08:20 +0000

This article was fascinating to read. It resonated with exactly how I feel as a kindergarten teacher. Five year olds are some of the most forgiving humans there are. They constantly look to their teacher for guidance, but not only in the classroom. If a teacher wants to teach children how to make sound, solid decisions they need to make them themselves. I also firmly believe in admitting when you are wrong and repairing that damage. Children are often surprised that their teacher even can make a mistake! One of the tips in this article that I found most interesting was the advise to think aloud through decisions. I have never thought to do that before outside of the academic area. Of course, I have thought aloud while reading to increase reading comprehension skills, or talked myself through directions on purpose so students can learn to organize themselves the same way. But to think about talking out loud through a decision was really new to me and something I can’t wait to try out!

Comment on Teachers as Role Models: Seven Ways to make a Positive Impact by chadani

chadani — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:31:47 +0000

yes i like it but i ‘m searching for a paragraph about
the student writing about the biography of their teachers who inspire them or as their role modal

so, i didn’t probably read it . can u help me . thanks for that

Comment on Login to your PW Account by Dennis Lynch

Dennis Lynch — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:02:01 +0000

Dr Robyn and Guro Jason,
Your webiste looks great!
I just wanted to say hello and let you know that Ian has accomplished his goal, he got his Black Belt this past week, although it’s not the same without you.
Jean and I want to thank you again for all your hard work, help and friendship. We miss you both.
I hope all is going well.
Thanks again,
Dennis Lynch

Comment on Bullying Video Game for Kids: Violence and Media by Robert Agar-Hutton

Robert Agar-Hutton — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:26:26 +0000

I haven’t played the game but looking at the clip it seems to me to be more like the cartoon violence of Tom and Jerry rather than the more believable graphic violence of TV and film.

Does it damage kids or does it simply let them have some fun? I doubt that the answers to this will be forthcoming anytime soon.

I believe that Martial Arts should be taught as part of every schools’ curriculum. I believe that this would go a long way to reducing violence… Am I right? Some would agree with me and others strongly disagree…

The simple answer is that every parent has to take responsibility for their own children and every teacher responsibility for their own pupils… If only!!!

Comment on Dr. Robyn is a STAR!! by Master Mark Gildemeester

Master Mark Gildemeester — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:10:17 +0000

Dr. Robyn: Wow – very impressive – to spend what little spare time you have in persute of a dream. Good for you ! Keep it up.

Comment on Dr. Robyn is a STAR!! by Tammy Timlin

Tammy Timlin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:57:29 +0000

Nice voice! I can tell even though the sound was not that good. Seems as though she has a “trained” voice. Wish I lived close enough to see her perform.

Comment on Dr. Robyn is a STAR!! by Master Tim Bell

Master Tim Bell — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:39:42 +0000

Dr. R you rock! WOW! I just hope we don’t lose you to Broadway or Vegas, yikes! what would we do! Inspirational to say the least.

Comment on Sometimes doing GOOD helps you to do WELL! by Full Out

Full Out — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:14:34 +0000

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