by LordShibas » Mon Nov 12, '07, 11:20 pm
This is kind of a tough topic. When I was growing up, I was always told to get all of my stuff for the day done, and do whatever you want with the rest of the day. I would usually game, but it was pretty much my choice, regardless of the amount of time I had. However, while growing up, I usually had a parent around, to make sure that I was doing stuff that needed to be done first, and gaming second.
I've adopted the same kind of self discipline in my grown up life too. I get work, going to the gym, house cleaning, laundry, etc... done first, and then game when I'm nice and relaxed. It almost feels like I've earned it.
Back on topic. Now a days, more households have both parents working, and have much less time supervising their kids daily. A timer which can be set on the 360 might deter a child from gaming, but he will more than likely go find some other way to screw off and waste time, so what's the difference.
Honestly, I see few parents in the near future taking time to learn how to program the 360 to cut off their child's play time.