The Family Timer is Microsoft Corporation's latest attempt to garner support for its Xbox gaming console. The technology company has announced a deal with the PTA to promote a new feature that allows parents to set automated time limits on how long the console is used.Microsoft cited a study that claimed nearly half of parents surveyed stated that setting responsible limits on the amount of gaming time created "tension". We think that's called parenting and while an automated solution (available via download next month) is a good way to help parents remember how much time is left, especially in large families, the best solution for most families is to work together to find the right amount of time for each child to play.
Credit goes to Microsoft for attempting to work with organizations like the PTA and the Boys and Girls Clubs, but education and diversity remains the most effective tool.
Labels: Microsoft, video games, XBox
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