User blog comment:CrazyBrick/Gaming freedom help./@comment-1381391-20110908010720

Hey, my parents were the same way here. They didn't think that video games were very good and grew angry when I desired to play them. All you need to do is to express an interest and not an obsession. Also, in real life, nobody cares that you are a video gamer. You won't be called a loser and stuff like that. It's a stereotype. Also, you are not your cousin. Parents should never compare children, for each is unique. Your parents are adopting a very reactionary view towards video games. Some studies have deemed video games as being helpful, e.g. increasing reaction time. It is up to you to convince your parents that video games are not bad.