Reading a book is almost always superior to playing a video game, but most kids greatly prefer the latter, so here’s a thoughtful compromise.  If 13-year-old Evan Spencer wants to play a popular war video game for his Xbox, he first has to learn something about real war.  That’s because to earn permission from his father to play the game, the Ontario teen had to read the Geneva Conventions and promise to abide by their guidelines while strategizing on his virtual World War II battlefields.

What a great idea. Video games, when monitored and controlled responsibly by parents, can be a great experience.  Ensure the experience is a positive one by you and your kids co-signing our All Pro Dad video game contract.

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Huddle up and ask your kids tonight:  What are your three favorite video games?  How can we use those to help you learn more?