Parents or Pop culture?

One of the sections in this reading focuses on music T.V. and video games, mainly "Barbie Fashion Designer". Now I will start by saying that I am strongly opposed to my children planting themselves in front of a video game , but I will also say that we do own a Wii and a Play Station II as well as my home computer. My kids are rarely on any of them to the point that they get in the way sometimes. Mind you I have bought none of the above except the computer for school. My oldest daughter does get on the computer more than anything though. She loves to play fashion design games and dress up! Mainly "Barbie Fashion Designer". My girl is the exception , not only does she play that online but I encourage her to practice it other ways also. She has learned from that game and the others how to cut and sew the fabric, which she does with her swatches. She has books of sketches and designs she has created. Jayden also has brianstormed here own trademark, " NOSNORB FASHIONS tm". She makes me so proud, I feel that with my encouragement she can do anything. I do relize that this is the exception and do not condone continuous video or computer play in my house. If you see your child shinning in a certain light then I do belive to let them explore it to it's fullest extent! So remember in 15 years when your kids or grandkids are flipping out over the latest Nosnorb, you can say you know how it got started. :)