I try to keep my playing times to a minimum and my mom helps me keep my gaming from swallowing my life. She limits my time on XBOX to 2 hrs a day (which I religiously play from 8-10 PM). Yes I am still young and have many things to see and do rather than hole myself up on my room all day and play games. I honestly wouldn't enjoy that life because it would take away from higher priorities: friends family sports etc. I love doing many things than sticking to one hobby.
My friends always harass me about my gaming but I remind them they have their quirks as well. The thing is, gaming comes in my least of worries. If my friends call me up I will drop out of the lobby (after the game of course) and good off for a night. If my family goes out I will do the same. With school starting up for me in three weeks I might not have a lot of time to play xbox anymore... I'm taking all Honors and College (AP) courses so I'm trying to enjoy gaming as if now while still keeping it in moderation.
I view gaming as a hobby not a lifestyle. There should be nothing wrong with a gamer to begin with. If anyone tells us otherwise remind them it's our life not theirs.
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