• Steve Dice@sh.itjust.works
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    Being exposed to other people is not the only problem with kids playing videogames. It’s mostly the instant-dopamine.

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      Minecraft doesn’t have many of those instant dope hits if you limit what servers they can play on, instead having them favor single player, as train seems to be doing. If you’re going to let them play, I think Minecraft is one of the best options.

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        You literally punch things and they drop stuff. It may not seem like much but kids at that age are very susceptible. There’s a reason why psychologists started getting involved in children entertainment.

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      Best to get them desensitized to dopamine when they’re young. Less disappointment when they’re older.