Summary: Video games are awesome. Everyone knows that. Even people who don’t consider themselves “gamers” are playing on their phones without a second thought. Games have become a permanent part of our society. And for the most part, we’ve embraced their arrival with open arms.<br> But… what about kids? Should they be allowed to play video games? There are concerns about addiction, violence, lack of socialization, and misogyny to name a few. And parents don’t always know if those fears are valid or not. That’s where <a href="http://rkowert.com" target="_blank">Dr. Rachel Kowert</a> can help.<br> In this episode we discuss her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Video-Games-understanding/dp/1537359835/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481768197&sr=8-1&keywords=a+parent%27s+guide+to+video+games" target="_blank">A Parent’s Guide to Video Games</a> as she helps us figure out the truth around video games. Don’t worry, the results aren’t so bad. Mario will be most pleased indeed.<br> Patreon Support<br> Check us out on <a href="https://patreon.com/digitaldads" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and get exclusive content and swag unavailable anywhere else.<br> Digital Dads Facebook Group<br> Join us in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitaldadsfm/" target="_blank">Digital Dads Facebook Group</a> as we help each other become the best dads possible in this fast moving digital age.<br> One Cool Thing<br> <br> * Andrew – <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/12/08/check-out-these-real-life-star-wars-speeder-bikes.aspx" target="_blank">Speeder Bikes IRL (in real life)</a><br> * Brent – <a href="https://ebbrands.com/products/perfect-solutions/cell-phone-lock" target="_blank">Cell Phone Jail</a><br> <br>
