The author reflects on their complex relationship with video games, influenced by parental beliefs that they stunt social development. Growing up in a controlled environment limited screen time, yet earning money from a paper route at 13 empowered the author to purchase a PlayStation 3 and the game MLB 2K8. This late entry into gaming led to a desire to catch up on cherished experiences and introduced meaningful cultural connections, such as the music of The Hold Steady, showing how personal agency can redefine one's experiences and interests in gaming.
Growing up, my parents were opposed to video games, believing they stunt social development, which influenced my relationship with gaming and technology.
Earning my own money at 13 allowed me to buy a PlayStation 3 and MLB 2K8, marking my entry into the gaming world.
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