They exist solely to sell a product, usually by appealing to the least common denominators of human desire. But, please be very discerning. Video games are notoriously violent. Even though your children may enjoy playing them, we encourage you to think carefully about the general tone and overall influence of any game that you allow your child to play. Maintaining Positive Values We work hard to maintain an uplifting atmosphere in the school that is somewhat sheltered from the media-driven values that permeate the culture around us.
Children bring to the classroom whatever they experience at home.
If one child regularly strays too far from these guidelines, the careful efforts of the teachers and other parents can be severely undermined. In the choice of lunch boxes, clothing, games, and toys, we also encourage parents to avoid images that aren't uplifting, e.g., violent or rude characters, monsters, negative stories, and so on. When children see an image, they often feel inspired to act out the character as they understand it. If the character isn't a positive role model, the results can be very unsettling to all the children in the class. We know that not everyone draws the same guidelines.