Friday, November 30, 2007

"Fine"? What does that mean, then

In the Family Almanac today, the writer says of her "computer-game addicted" son:
He says he isn't interested in anything but playing his game -- a game, I'm ashamed to say, I gave him years ago -- and only wants to work for the maker of the game or the gaming industry. That's fine with us, but I think he should finish college first or join the Air Force, where he could use his simulation skills; this idea didn't work out and counseling didn't work either.

Since we think he could get good marks if he tried -- he has no learning or mental disabilities -- we plan to delete the game from every computer in the house unless he gets A's and B's (or maybe C's) next month

"Fine" with her? Really?

Then why send the kid to counseling, and insist he join the Air Force "first"? Why delete the only thing he's interested in to force him to become what you want, if what he wants is actually "fine"?

Why not help him apply for a job in the industry and see for himself that (if!) they want him to finish his degree?

Be honest with yourself. His aspirations aren't "fine" with you at all, lady.

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