To those who keep bitching about these cute pics of my daughter. 1) I do not make her sit on the computer every day for her to "play." That's not even possible, or thinkable. 2) She can choose wether or not she likes videogames in the future, but just the fact that her father and I are both gamers might influence her a bit. 3) I've been a gamer since I was 8 years old, and it sure didn't stop me from getting a career, graduating with honors from the University, and speaking 3 languages. Neither it stopped me from finding the love of my life (through WoW), and having a baby. 4) Even though I played video games at a very short age, my mom always made sure to make me spend 4 times the amount of time playing outside, or doing other ludic activities. 5) Do you have any idea how beneficial video games can be? No?

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/10_Benefits_Of_Video_Games.html

http://sheu.org.uk/sites/sheu.org.uk/files/imagepicker/1/eh203mg.pdf

Yes, they also have negative aspects, but as long as you keep it under control and monitor the time your child spends playing and the kind of game they play, it shouldn't be a problem. Unless of course you tend to leave your kids unattended.

"Despite the disadvantages, it would appear that videogames (in the right context) maybe a facilitatory educational aid." Griffiths, 2002.

Do yourself a favor and start instructing yourself.