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[–] 32 points 3 weeks ago (13 children)

It's so sad, it was so magical. I want that for my kids.

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  • [–] 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    We have two laptops and a desktop, and we have three kids, so they get a bit of a LAN party experience playing Mineclonia.

    The desktop also has a big screen (34 inch ultra-wide I think) and 4 xbone controllers so we play 4 player games like Overcooked, Stardew Valley, Sackboy, Tux Cart.

    Generally we don't have screens on when their friends come over but perhaps when they are a bit older they might still have a chance for that gaming with friends experience.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (10 children)

    Don't buy them a tablet or smartphone then until they're almost adults, and limit computer time. I didn't get my first cell phone until I was 16, didn't get my first smartphone until 24. They will be okay.

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  • [–] 21 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

    They still won't get that experience. All their friends will be in their homes playing Fortnite.

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    Or they'll get the cops called on them for doing normal kid shit like exploring the woods or even just playing outside, because suburbanites are actually terrified of children doing children things and have been conditioned to hate and fear this.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    Well if that's the case then it's on you. You're the parent, you decide whether or not the kid stays home all day. Like the other person said, arrange play dates. Also, take them places. Play at the park, go jet/water skiing on the lake, go to amusement parks, go camping, hiking, etc. There are endless activities you can do with your kids, many of them only costing you the price of gas or a train/bus ticket.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child)

    Yeah for sure! I just meant, merely not buying them phones and tablets isn't enough. I rather like the idea of getting an old console with a bunch of split screen games and inviting their friends over like the other user suggested.

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