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FCC Commissioner Blames WoW For College Drop-Outs
OhGizmo! —
... out? I’m sure that it has more to do with poorly-managed studying habits, rather than the video game that is causing the problem here. If you have good study habits, you know how to make time for both your hobbies and your work. Once again I’m quicker to point my finger at the education system and parents for not teaching their children good habits, which will then help them later in life rather than evil video games that poison the minds of today’s youth.
[ GamePolitics ] VIA [ GamerFront ]
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FCC commissioner: Warcraft is a "leading cause" of college dropouts
Boing Boing —
... be 100% pleased with the internet’s role in their children’s lives. But surveys show just the opposite: a late 2006 survey that showed 59% of parents think the internet has been a totally positive influence in their children’s lives-- down from 67% in 2004.
You might find it alarming that one of the top reasons for college drop-outs in the U.S. is online gaming addiction - such as World of Warcraft - which is played by 11 million individuals worldwide.
FCC Commissioner Terms WoW a Leading Cause of College Dropouts
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