I was reading a good point-counterpoint over at AnandTech: Parenting And Rock Band 2: Why I'm Not Getting The Game. Although the wife had some valid points, I still ended up siding with the father.
For me deciding to buy Guitar Hero III was a no-brainer. Heck, I didn't even consider the kids until I saw the scantily-clad girl (character) with her thong sticking out of her pants. Buying the alternate outfit, to cover up the bra-for-a-top, for said character was one of the first things I did. (I still haven't "unlocked" the devil character for obvious reasons).
One of the counter-points of the article was about language. I know, for the most part, they censor the swear words (as a parent, I applaud; as a grown-up, I cringe). But it's the other words and their respective contexts that I hadn't really thought about. In fact, even though I had heard 90% of all the songs before, I never payed any attention to the words; heck, I still don't. So, without dragging this topic on, here's my stance: I'm way too busy trying to hit the notes to pay attention to the words. I think my kids are the same way. I'm not worried.
For me Guitar Hero III (and soon to be World Tour) is, or at least should be, part of our homeschool curriculum; hear me out. I place a great importance on music and film with repsect to our culture. It is important to me that kids know who Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Aerosmith, etc, etc, etc are. Guitar Hero does a pretty good job at exposing my kids to musical culture. Caveat: I know that there are many, many more genres of music; that's a whole other post.
So, the bottom line, is that I'm going to let, and even encourage my children to play Guitar Hero Rock Band, et. al.
[Photo by Vracing]
Technorati Tags: music, video games, Guitar Hero, kids, AnandTech, Rock Band,
For me deciding to buy Guitar Hero III was a no-brainer. Heck, I didn't even consider the kids until I saw the scantily-clad girl (character) with her thong sticking out of her pants. Buying the alternate outfit, to cover up the bra-for-a-top, for said character was one of the first things I did. (I still haven't "unlocked" the devil character for obvious reasons).
One of the counter-points of the article was about language. I know, for the most part, they censor the swear words (as a parent, I applaud; as a grown-up, I cringe). But it's the other words and their respective contexts that I hadn't really thought about. In fact, even though I had heard 90% of all the songs before, I never payed any attention to the words; heck, I still don't. So, without dragging this topic on, here's my stance: I'm way too busy trying to hit the notes to pay attention to the words. I think my kids are the same way. I'm not worried.
For me Guitar Hero III (and soon to be World Tour) is, or at least should be, part of our homeschool curriculum; hear me out. I place a great importance on music and film with repsect to our culture. It is important to me that kids know who Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Aerosmith, etc, etc, etc are. Guitar Hero does a pretty good job at exposing my kids to musical culture. Caveat: I know that there are many, many more genres of music; that's a whole other post.
So, the bottom line, is that I'm going to let, and even encourage my children to play Guitar Hero Rock Band, et. al.
[Photo by Vracing]
Technorati Tags: music, video games, Guitar Hero, kids, AnandTech, Rock Band,
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