[HostileTerritory]

Kids are a lot less likely to know how to fix things and work with their hands, granted, but I'll tell you this--today's kids are way more involved in extra-curricular sports and clubs and societies than their parents were, and they're all looking for leadership positions. It's what you need in order to get into college and get a good job. They're much better equipped to manage their time and to run big projects as a result.

[Purple GOPer]

As I was reading this I started to wonder how much of the video game phenomenon is a response to the forced socialization of the school system.

By this I mean that the kids are spending time doing something with specific goals, challenges, and yes doing something they can even lose instead of hearing how "everyone is equal" and "doing your best is good enough" all day.

Oh yeah, and games are fun and kick A** :)