Age and Gaming

[NinjanaMin]

I get this all the time from my FEMALE family members! - surprisingly none of my male family members say a thing?!?
Its usually "You'll never get married if your always playing video games" and "How old are you?!?"... considering I've managed to complete 2 college courses and be the first member of my family to go to University, Im thinking Gaming did me no harm.....

Don't get me wrong, I think they try to do it out of your best interest, and also because the sheer amount it costs you.... I bet if you total up my spendings, Games will come top of that list! hehe
Just let it roll off you, its honestly the best way, I hate the stigma gamers get and how in a way, we are made to feel bad for our own hobbies?!? I can think of 100 things worse than gaming... hehe

 

[ForgottenT]

You can NEVER get too old for Anime/gaming/having fun.
You would grow out of clothes anyways, and you would probably get another purse later on, but you can keep your games and plushies forever, there?s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting that.

also there?s nothing wrong with having other interests than others, I?m sure there?s someone at your high school with the same interests.
Don?t let anyone change you unless you want to

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I get this all the time from my FEMALE family members! - surprisingly none of my male family members say a thing?!?
Its usually "You'll never get married if your always playing video games" and "How old are you?!?"... considering I've managed to complete 2 college courses and be the first member of my family to go to University, Im thinking Gaming did me no harm.....

Don't get me wrong, I think they try to do it out of your best interest, and also because the sheer amount it costs you.... I bet if you total up my spendings, Games will come top of that list! hehe
Just let it roll off you, its honestly the best way, I hate the stigma gamers get and how in a way, we are made to feel bad for our own hobbies?!? I can think of 100 things worse than gaming... hehe

Well I would rather spend time with people who play games, than those who don?t.
And gaming is fun, and you actually get better at problem solving and you get better reaction time and stuff.
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Gaming have it?s perks

 

[DiscordDave]

Its usually "You'll never get married if your always playing video games"

LOLOL Actually, as long as you can meet someone, either online, at the game store, at a gaming convention etc etc, female gamers are highly sought after. I met my wife on a BBS (dial up forum from before internet) and a mutual friend hooked us up for a tabletop role playing session. And now she still plays games to this day, and it has been a major strongpoint for our marriage. I mean, sharing a major hobby is a monumental thing, and it really helps you understand each other.

 

[Chris]

Its usually "You'll never get married if your always playing video games" and "How old are you?!?"... considering I've managed to complete 2 college courses and be the first member of my family to go to University, Im thinking Gaming did me no harm.....

My best friend met her boyfriend through an online game. They've been together three years but they live in different countries (she's in Scotland and he's in Wales). They're only able to meet in person every couple of months due to money/other commitments, so being able to play online together every night is a huge part of their relationship.

 

[NightWings]

I'm in your same position where I would much rather spend my money on games and other entertainment merchandise I am currently officially broke because I just spent $240 buying a 3DS and New Leaf! XD I'm also in your boat where I'm going into High School. I know I will never grow out of gaming- it's just too much a part of my life. I grew up on games, and they're a nostalgic part of my childhood.
I also kind of struggle with doing "normal" things like going out with my friends and buying "regular" things like purses and makeup and clothes. I really do like these things, but I usually don't have much interest in them if I am the one who has to end up paying for them. Like, clothes shopping when my mom is paying is pretty fun, but I'm not like "ohhh I love this shirt I'm gonna buy it!" My own money is going to be spent on my own interests- which happen to include a whole ton of book/movie series, and video games.
My advice? Just tell your mom that you like to buy things that interest you, and that "regular" things honestly just don't as much as other things.

 

[DiscordDave]

Just had to share this image here, since it's somewhat appropriate to this thread.....

 

[Officer Berri]

I do so love the 'you're not doing what I want you to so I'm going to pretend you'll grow out of it' argument. That's how my grandparents felt about my interest in Wicca. Guess who's still a Wiccan? Hmm? This chick right here. (Which their opposition was odd, really. They used to do the exact same things I do, they just called it 'meditation' instead. Old people are weird~)

Luckily they're completely fine with my love of video games and toys though. For years I've brought home toys (Littlest Pet Shop for example), squealed over new stuffed animals, and bought and discussed many games with them over the years. Doesn't hurt that my grandparents were gamers back in the SNES/N64/PS1 generation.

My uncle collects hot wheels and goes to little conventions about them with my cousins' elementary school aged sons. My cousin Chris, around 3 or 4 years older than I am (I'm almost 23, as Kite mentioned), is not only an avid gamer but he is also into Dungeons and Dragon style gaming and LARPing.

While some people lose interest in something, there are many more people who invest in it as a part of who they are. It bugs me when a parent can't accept their child's interests. << I have a Charmander plush keychain on my purse. When I actually *do* use that purse, I wear that keychain with pride!