To all parents out there here's the kicker. Videogames are like, comic books, movies, TV shows and all other things it depends on the person some people are addicted to it like other things there are people who occasionally eat fast food and there are some people who eat 2 hoagies at least. There are always people taking things to extremes and it is your child's choice whether they want to do something or not you can't force yourself down their throats otherwise your comic books and movies may disappear without inspiration from other sources. And if your wondering if videogames cause violence here's the thing millions of people play videogames media only picks out a handful of people it depends on your psychotic state and if you think games should be banned don't ask for big brother to help it is fine if you don't like videogames so you might as well get a computer they will get a handful of free games and there are also many applications other than videogames. And there is no concrete evidence that it causes violence. Make your child get inside his or her classroom put their ds or other portable console in their desk or give it to the teacher and tell the him or her to get out for their free time. If you hate the idea of them losing games here's the solution get them a flash cart it is legal game retailers don't like it because you can download games onto them for free (plastic and wiring too costly) you can also download movies and music on some. Also if you don't like noise get them ear plugs or headphones. So if all your kids have the same game and have a ds (some games allow download play but that usually have limited features so its better to get two games other than one the two ds thing is also mandatory) they can play multiplayer also some games have blowing and moving the game so there is stuff for movement parents too.Also if you want your child to stay fit inside I recommend the kinect, wii or playstation move they are stationary consoles but you can ask the teacher to set it up unless you get the wii that thing is easy to set up with a TV and is quick to put down and pick up. Also if you like touching things I'd recommend a tablet or another stationary option the wii u it has tons of exclusives such as pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101 and others. The 3ds also has a lot to love you can turn of the 3d in parental controls and has newer games than the regular ds it costs a bit of money or you could get the newly announced 2ds and I would recommend pokemon x and y on it. The game has so many things to do and will keep your child happy. So if it is broken that's your fault for not reminding and here's the thing your parents so of course you have to help them remember and teach them how to not break stuff and teach them to be careful with their things.