Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Look. I have an 11 year old in the house, and I police game time strictly.
I have never seen the response I get from the kid from anyone when I exercise my parental duty to step in and control computer time.
Sobbing on the floor, threatening suicide, punching himself in the face, etc. etc. for hours. As a sortof-parent it's quite harrowing to witness.
And this is only after a couple of hours of game time.
There is something seriously wrong with what this game does to their little heads.
In a thread about nothing more than what he thinks, this comment seems a bit odd.no one cares what you think harry.
sod off.
The problem is not the fucking game asshole, it's lazy parents who refuse to step in when their kids spend too much time playing games.
or...here is a crazy idea....
parents could actually be parents and raise their damn kids properly.
I am not about banning shit. But if you really believe fortnite (not gaming in general is addicting) you are kidding yourself. I am talking about kids here. Young kids are head over heels for that shit. My nephews personally going crazy over it begging for money to blow over on it lol.
Yea you can raise your kids right, I have seen my newphews get their asses whooped over fortnite lol. But that shit is addictive to kids as it gets. Its like they would go to war with parents over that shit rofl.
We could play NES/SNES for long periods when we were kids, but some of these games nowadays are definitely far more advanced when it comes to creating a dependence, and that need for instant gratification. The funniest part to me is that a year from now, the game could be gone/no longer supported. Everything those kids spent money on and put hours grinding into getting could be gone. But it is all about getting everything, and that social aspect of being able to show/brag on that. Every kid nowadays seems to think they could be a Youtube star.
The way I read it, he is calling for parents to get involved. His choice of words (to me) read like he's talking specifically to parents (probably because he was - he made these comments at a YMCA event) - suggesting that allowing the game to be played in your household has no benefits and is a bad idea.Why is it that someone is always calling for ban instead of calling for parents to get involved with what their kids do and put some balance in their kids' lives
....It's difficult though, because this is how all the boys (and some girls too) his age socialize. Cut him off from Fortnite, and he is cut off from his entire social circle. Not just his social circle, bit all the kids in the goddamned school.
...
So outside of school hours, the only way most kids socialize is Twitch (apart from "play dates" which can't always easily be arranged) and more often than not Twitch means Fortnite. Take it away, and you have not just taken away his current friends, but all possoble friendship.
Need to figure something out though.
I wonder this every day about the Kardashians, and all of the others that people follow the day to day lives and thoughts of. At least in this case he was speaking to parents at a YMCA, not posting about it on his Twitter or Instagram, or whatever it is people now use to post opinions no one else should care about. Parents might not be clued in to this stuff, and he was letting them know. I see it more like someone letting others know that a certain site has malware embedded within it, so they should probably not visit that site.I guess I sit here wondering why anyone would care what Prince Harry thought.
I wonder this every day about the Kardashians, and all of the others that people follow the day to day lives and thoughts of.
At least in this case he was speaking to parents at a YMCA, not posting about it on his Twitter or Instagram, or whatever it is people now use to post opinions no one else should care about. Parents might not be clued in to this stuff, and he was letting them know. I see it more like someone letting others know that a certain site has malware embedded within it, so they should probably not visit that site.
Why does anyone give the Royal family any attention? The British should do what the Greeks did and abolish their monarchy cause it's like waiting for the damage to be done and kids turning up on your doorsteps and families being broken down."It's created to addict, an addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible. It's so irresponsible.
"It's like waiting for the damage to be done and kids turning up on your doorsteps and families being broken down."
Anything people do too much of is considered an addiction, but that is not the same as alcohol and drugs.He added that social media was "more addictive than alcohol and drugs".
There IS something particularly nefarious about this game. It may not have this impact on everyone, but there are a lot of kids who are responding VERY negatively to it.
Yeah, I am at this point as well.
It's difficult though, because this is how all the boys (and some girls too) his age socialize. Cut him off from Fortnite, and he is cut off from his entire social circle. Not just his social circle, bit all the kids in the goddamned school.
It's not like When we grew up anymore. I'd hop on my BMX and ride around town, and as Long as I was back for lunch and dinner everything would be fine. You can't raise kids that way anymore. You get arrested.
So outside of school hours, the only way most kids socialize is Twitch (apart from "play dates" which can't always easily be arranged) and more often than not Twitch means Fortnite. Take it away, and you have not just taken away his current friends, but all possoble friendship.
Need to figure something out though.
Sobbing on the floor, threatening suicide, punching himself in the face, etc. etc. for hours. As a sortof-parent it's quite harrowing to witness.
Well now I am all depressed about future generations of our species. Entire schools taken over by Fortnite? You gotta be fucking kidding me. This is insanity. This is how kids today socialize? Geeeeezus. I can't even wrap my head around this shit. As someone who's entire life is devoted to exploring the 3 corners of the video game world (arcade, PC, handheld/home consoles), I can't even understand the dependence on this game. I've loved a lot of video games in my life, but nothing that would consume me like Fortnite appears to be doing to kids today. Not even close. The game isn't even that good. There are some truly awesome games out there, Fortnite is not one of them. If anything Fortnite is just a good example of how shitty the video game industry has become.Yeah, I am at this point as well.
It's difficult though, because this is how all the boys (and some girls too) his age socialize. Cut him off from Fortnite, and he is cut off from his entire social circle. Not just his social circle, bit all the kids in the goddamned school.
It's not like When we grew up anymore. I'd hop on my BMX and ride around town, and as Long as I was back for lunch and dinner everything would be fine. You can't raise kids that way anymore. You get arrested.
So outside of school hours, the only way most kids socialize is Twitch (apart from "play dates" which can't always easily be arranged) and more often than not Twitch means Fortnite. Take it away, and you have not just taken away his current friends, but all possoble friendship.
Need to figure something out though.
Everyone's brain chemistry is different so different people will respond differently. As mentioned I am opposed to an outright ban. I'm just saying that there is something about this particular game that affects some poeple unusually strongly.
I don't think there is any denying that at this point.
Yeah I was thinking that if people are responding like this to the game, there must be something wrong with them, not the game. However the game could have been designed to take advantage of shit like this. I'm not ruling anything out. It's just very hard for me to accept that ANY video game can cause an addiction.I've heard this nonsense about so many games over the years I've lost count. The fact is some people have un-diagnosed mental disorders that causes them serious addiction problems. If it wasn't this game it would be another, if it wasn't games it would likely manifest as a gambling or drug problem later.
I'm no parent so I'm sure as fuck not gonna tell other people how to handle their kids, but it really does sound to me like there are deeper issues not related to the game at all. I'm definitely not a fan of Fortnite but like I said, hard for me to imagine any game being akin to something like heroin or any other harmful, actual drug. Something else is going on here.Blaming Fortnite for this behavior is completely unfair, and this is not behavior that should be brushed off as the result gaming. This is an extreme attempt at emotional manipulation, to the point of self-harm and threatening suicide, and should be addressed through counseling, etc.
I'm no parent so I'm sure as fuck not gonna tell other people how to handle their kids, but it really does sound to me like there are deeper issues not related to the game at all. I'm definitely not a fan of Fortnite but like I said, hard for me to imagine any game being akin to something like heroin or any other harmful, actual drug. Something else is going on here.
I'm not sure if I would call for an outright ban, but I definitely believe they designed the game with addiction in mind.
I have separated my tween stepson from the game when he has had too much, and the kicking screaming sobbing, "my life is over" routine is so bad it is unbelievable. I can't imagine a heroin addict is much different.
Reminds me of this (without the self corning, that is just weird)
I am not about banning shit. But if you really believe fortnite (not gaming in general is addicting) you are kidding yourself. I am talking about kids here. Young kids are head over heels for that shit. My nephews personally going crazy over it begging for money to blow over on it lol.
Yea you can raise your kids right, I have seen my newphews get their asses whooped over fortnite lol. But that shit is addictive to kids as it gets. Its like they would go to war with parents over that shit rofl.
We should listen and do as he says. Politicians, royal families, and the ultra rich know what is best for us peasants.
As long as he's not talking about banning Civ, we're ok. If he takes away my Civ.... oooooh we're gonna have a problem, Harry.
I think the teenage equivalent of this for me was the C64... I could play Ultima 3 and 4 for days straight. But I also liked to get out of the house for fresh air and dirt weed.
Had Civ been a thing when I was that age, it would have been that instead of Ultima. (that dates me pretty well, Civ 1 came out in 1992 I think, I had moved on to PC by then. I'm old.)
As long as he's not talking about banning Civ, we're ok. If he takes away my Civ.... oooooh we're gonna have a problem, Harry.
I think the teenage equivalent of this for me was the C64... I could play Ultima 3 and 4 for days straight. But I also liked to get out of the house for fresh air and dirt weed.
Had Civ been a thing when I was that age, it would have been that instead of Ultima. (that dates me pretty well, Civ 1 came out in 1992 I think, I had moved on to PC by then. I'm old.)
Being a parent is not about "helicoptering" around the kids all day making every decision for them. It is about providing them the tools to make good decisions themselves. The problem is that you are fighting this battle against a whole bunch of outside influences. You are fighting a losing battle if you think you can control all of those influences forever, and if you
Also, I don't try to lie to myself about my own childhood. I would spend the night at friends' houses and we would stay up until midnight playing NES/SNES. I did plenty of other things that were probably not the best. I was able to think for myself and eventually realize some of that stuff was not beneficial to getting me where I wanted to be.
We could play NES/SNES for long periods when we were kids, but some of these games nowadays are definitely far more advanced when it comes to creating a dependence, and that need for instant gratification. The funniest part to me is that a year from now, the game could be gone/no longer supported. Everything those kids spent money on and put hours grinding into getting could be gone. But it is all about getting everything, and that social aspect of being able to show/brag on that. Every kid nowadays seems to think they could be a Youtube star.
I still remember the 1st time I played Civ 1 at one point I looked out the window and the sun was coming up, I was like holy **** wtf just happened?As long as he's not talking about banning Civ, we're ok. If he takes away my Civ.... oooooh we're gonna have a problem, Harry.
I think the teenage equivalent of this for me was the C64... I could play Ultima 3 and 4 for days straight. But I also liked to get out of the house for fresh air and dirt weed.
Had Civ been a thing when I was that age, it would have been that instead of Ultima. (that dates me pretty well, Civ 1 came out in 1992 I think, I had moved on to PC by then. I'm old.)
I still remember the 1st time I played Civ 1 at one point I looked out the window and the sun was coming up, I was like holy **** wtf just happened?
I just let my kid play the same games over and over and over. Never buy new ones. He gets sick bored of them and plays outside.