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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fuzzlewump" data-source="post: 5366182" data-attributes="member: 63214">I have / had pretty much the same issue. The GF said she would rather our kids (which we have none of (yet?) we're in our early 20's) do other things with their time, notably play basketball and maybe other sports, but she likes basketball.While I don't have the same opinion, that basketball should be considered a better pass-time than gaming, basketball can be a fun stimulating social experience that you also get tons of exercise for and generally is a 'cooler' thing as far as social acceptance. Now, I don't care about those things, but understand why she would for our potential children.Our general opinion is that they can coexist, but why shouldn't Basketball completely overshadow any possible gaming as far as a child's hobby? What benefits does gaming have over basketball? I have a hard time articulating anything useful, but part of I think is sort of an over-glorification of sports, that in order to get really really good through hard work is not a fun process at all, and probability wise will not end up in a college or especially professional scenario playing the game.Even still, it's hard to argue against putting aside just a few hours a week to relax and roleplay.</blockquote>