Gaming Addiction

Gaming addiction. A lot of people have it, and it's not just spoiled rich kids anymore. In case you didn't bother to read that link, (it opens in a new tab, just click it.) it was about a grown man dealing with his online game addiction. He lost almost everything in his life for an online MMORG. Before the game, he was successful. during his addiction, he had to move in with his parents because he lost his job, car, girlfriend, and home. Though he finally got his life back on track, we all need to pay attention to the friends we have. If they start to show signs of game addiction, we need to step in and talk to them about the potential problem as soon as you realise it. Don't get me wrong, I love video games (without being addicted) but many people want to blame the video game creators because of one girl who spent $1,400 on one app for the iPhone. Alot of people want to jump on this chance to blame the videogame market, but what about the parents? Where was the mother or father when she let her 8 year old take a $200 machine and play games that she knew would advertise things that you have to buy with real money? I believe that instead of blaming the industry whose jobs depend on selling their product, we should blame careless parents for letting their children rack up that many charges.
(HINT: If you HAVE to do this to get the gamer in your life to do something, he may be addicted. however, if you CHOOSE to do this just 'cause, you are an awesome girlfriend/wife.)