Commentary: No More War Games

The world is in an awful state and I must say my piece. The most powerful tool I can think of for “saving the world,” or rather “saving humankind,” is to simply teach our children how to love one another. Whether it’s kids killing each other at school, or grown lunatics committing genocide, they all lack one thing: they do not love themselves.

What can we do about it? To begin, I would urge all new mothers to learn from my generation’s mistakes. Personally, I abhor violent video and computer games. I have watched children’s eyes become glazed over as an obsession takes them to shouting, “Cool, kill him! Blow him away! Blow his head off!” Violent games, whether they be on the computer screen or played in the back yard, put our children in touch with a part of themselves that I believe should not be encouraged. If we teach our children to play games of cooperation instead, hopefully someday we can evolve from murderous beasts to loving spiritual, caring beings.

I know boys and men need to be strong and exercise their strengths as defenders and bread winners but, as parents, we must also teach them balance and control, which can’t be done if they’re allowed to plug their minds into killing and maiming. Violent games, combined with the evil lyrics of the music many of the kids listen to and the graphic violence of the thriller movies they watch are the reason our children are cracking.

Moms and dads, unplug your kids from the violence. Get them involved in positive programs like sports - and start them young! Spend more time with them by re-prioritizing your time for what is truly important. Put the next big material purchase on the back burner, work less and spend the extra hours with your kids. Monitor what your kids are doing. Lavish love and be attentive to your children. Don’t be afraid to be demonstrative. Hug and kiss your children, snuggle them down to bed, read stories and be there for them. Play games with them, go bowling or skating or play basketball. Most of all keep an open dialogue with them. Ask them what they are up to. Talk and, more importantly, listen to them.

Love them and they will learn to love. Throw away your guns or lock them up tightly, and make sure they are disassembled. Know that your kids are inquisitive and take the measures that will ensure their safety. Boycott the violent movies and video games!

©Copyright 2003 by AlternativeApproaches.com

© Copyright 2000-2001 Ladyfire.com: http://www.ladyfire.com

Build Your Passion for Life-Create Your Own Reality! Ladyfire offers expert advice, inspirational articles, stories, and techniques to build a foundation of empowerment for realizing your dreams. Ladyfire's Focus: Sexuality, Romance, Spirituality, Civil and Environmental Responsibility, Humor, The Paranormal, Relationships, Love, Health, Passion, Power! Free Newsletter- http://www.ladyfire.com/newsletter.htm