My little brother recently turned 7 and my aunt and I got him a switch for his birthday, much to my mothers dismay. She went on and on about how dangerous video games were and they will be a distraction. I wanted to get him the new Pokémon game, but I feel she will just take it away. Is there anything I can say to her?
Bribe her with Franzia
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The most important questions, is she someone that you can actually convince to change her mind?
Many people who have that mindset are set in their ways and won’t change their mind not matter how strong your argument is.
If you can change her mind, I would suggest starting with mine craft and discuss how educational programs are using it as a learning tool
When are you getting him a WoW account?
First, why buy something for a 7yr old that their mom doesn’t want them playing?
Second, this isn’t really wow related in any way. Try reddit or something.
Tell her it will improve his math and reading skills along with hand eye coordination.
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Honestly it’s her decision to make, not yours or your aunts. The most common argument we hear when it comes to children being exposed to adult themes in entertainment vs censorship is “parents should parent their children”, and this is a parent who is trying to be a parent, whether or not any of us think it’s misguided.
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“How do we go around a mother to buy something for her child that she doesn’t approve of?”
No Man’s Sky is coming out for the switch. It is pretty cool and basically non violent (in a G rated way.)
On the other hand, if he can’t use the switch then you can mess with it. 