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more about #parenting Pretty Sneaky Sis: lolwut. I hate to be that guy but some kids are just asking for it. When I was a little prick, my parents didn't need the police -- hell, I needed the... more » phicaluk: The picture there reminded me of this, which I thought everyone should see (if they haven't already) [is.gd] more » Andrew Wyatt: Funnily, wasn't the first Grand Theft Auto actually on the PlayStation? It's possible that's what he was playing, considering the situation the paper ... more » PristineSneakers: This woman needs a job at a Gamestop in Orange County. more » unlovedhomie: 10 bucks says it was saints row 2 on the 360 . lol, i dont know why thats funny more » Surreal_Sunshine: Stories like this are why I giggle every time my local newspaper has another opinion piece on how much we're all gonna miss newspapers when they're go... more » RockyRan: I have to say, parents are becoming massively spoiled and increasingly more incompetent when they think the police are going to raise their kids for t... more » Gnarkiller: My dad actually stomped my SNES to death in 1992 after my 5th "just 10 more minutes and I'll get started on that homework dad". He literally stomped i... more » marbury187: I remember my mom getting the belt when I didn't listen, and if I really pissed her off she use the side with the buckle. Parents these days need to g... more » billysan: 911...please come and raise my kid for me....quickly! more » Psylink: they should have arrested her for using 911 for something that clearly is not an emergency. like people calling 911 because burger king screwed up th... more » Culebra: I think Mrs. Good and Mrs. Culebra shopped at the same ass whoop store. When I needed it, I got it. And I thank her for it. Kids and parents these d... more » Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: I guess it was only a matter of time before we came full circle. more » BrokkenKeuyboardd: This is a classic Boston Herald story. I live in Boston, and the Herald is the New York Post of Boston. I mean with stories like this. It's actually o... more » Orionsaint: The real headline should be - Mom Calls 911 because she doesn't know how to raise children. more » (Starman) NONAME: Killing hookers is bad for you, boy. Always keep a good faith to the Ten Commandments of Gaming, kids! Lest you want the Goddess of War to come on do... more » Kris: So...if she would "never buy that kind of video," how did her 14-year-old end up with a copy? more » deanbmmv: She never heard of scissors? That's what my mum used to do if she caught me playing games when I wasn't allowed. Bit extreme but highly effective. St... more » AlphaLion: "Have you talked to your doctor about safe, effective, fast-acting kick his ass? Mrs. Good used that. When I was exactly that age, too." That was pur... more » lenandude: Wow. Couldn't handle taking care of her own child herself? Thats pathetic. more » -
#911
Mom Calls 911 When Kid Won't Stop Playing Console
In Chicago last month, a kid called 911 when the 'rents took away his Xbox 360. Saturday in a Boston suburb a mom dialed the law when her son wouldn't stop playing. Oh yeah, Grand Theft Auto's involved here, too. More » -
#parenting
Games Watchdog Looks Back Before Turning Out the Lights
As reported earlier, the National Institute on Media and the Family, whose key funding dried up in a terrible economy, is closing. Founder Dave Walsh talked with the Associated Press, and reflected on his organization's influence in the industry. More » -
#parenting
The NIMF is No More
The National Institute on the Media and the Family - whose annual report cards were more fair and reasonable than such an Orwellian name might imply - will close at the end of 2009 after 14 years of watchdoggery. More » -
#microsoft
Xbox UK Boss: The 360 is not a Child's Toy
In an interview, Neil Thompson, Microsoft's regional Xbox director for the United Kingdom, says console makers have a responsibility to educate the public on the meanings of game ratings and the ability to restrict them. More » -
#concernedparenting
This Horrible Device Will Automatically Switch Your Consoles Off
Once was a day parents had to do their jobs, and manually enforce the amount of time a kid spent playing on a console. Now, all they need is the GameDr. More » -
#parenting
Detoxing the Electronic Village
Video game use among children is, if you happen to be a parent, a worrisome issue. Even I worry about it with my own son.
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#torturedevices
Kids Won't Listen? Sic BOB on 'Em
Parents! Do you lack all authority to control your child's video game playing? Do you lack opposable thumbs, or an appendage suitable for TURNING OFF THE TELEVISION???? Well, fortunately for you, now there's BOB More »
