It’s widely known that the video game space can be toxic. Competitive trash talking, offensive language, griefing (playing disruptively) and other anti-social behaviors can be found even in cozy (non-violent, relaxing) games. Your CTKid can run into aggressive players and stressful game environments anywhere. How do you want him to respond to the anger, vitriol,… Continue reading
Post Category → Confidence and Charitable-Tolerance
Children may be exposed to a broad community of players in video games. They must develop confidence to be their own (godly) person and tolerate others in a charitable and kind way.
Encourage IRL Experiences with “Vintage Story”
Has your CTKid recently gone into brickmaking to build a kiln, but he hasn’t figured out how to take out the garbage? This may mean he plays “Vintage Story,”a game in the style of “Minecraft.” “Vintage Story” allows him to manipulate simulated objects for survival or exploration. He likely finds it very entertaining despite the… Continue reading
Hairy Crowns All Around
It was last year when I ran across the term “hairy crown” in the Bible. I was immediately struck by how my imagination ran with that fun descriptor, although in context it was being used with serious implications. Still, I could imagine my kids and grandkids being intrigued by it enough to talk about it. … Continue reading