Why Board Games are Better Than Video Games

The room is dark and lifeless, save for the single child lethargically clicking buttons while his eyes struggle to focus on the dim light from his t.v. Apart from the occasional blink, this child remains practically motionless as he viciously tears apart fictitious characters in a bloody battle of a video game, completely decensitized from all violence. Sounds appealing, doesn't it? Isn't that a scenario we would all like to see a loved one of our own participate in? While on the other hand we have this child placed in another scenario, where he anxiously rolls the dice on a board game, eager to see the turnout as he enjoys some laughs with his friends and family. The answer is self evident, board games are much more entertaining than video games.
Sure, multiple people can play video games together. When I say multiple, I mean four, of course, unless you enjoy the thrill of playing against people online, which for all you know are nonexistant. With board games however, there can be a room full of people all enjoying the same game whilst enjoying each others' company. Those who play board games hold such a large advantage over those who don't, because board games give you an opportunity to grow socially while having fun. Very few are the cases where people would prefer to play alone rather than play by themselves, because people like other people. It is wired into our very system, we find comfort in our friends and family, and how in the world are we supposed to connect with these people and make more friends if we spend our time blowing people up on video games? Now you may think I'm stereotyping video games to first person shooters, but the fact of the matter is, a majority of all best selling games are in fact first person shooters, and this is where you find your child, learning the quickest way to end the life of another human being. It's quite a scary thought, wouldn't you rather have your child develop a heightened ability of strategic thought while growing into the social butterfly you've been dreaming of?
With life, there is no reset button. When things get a little messy, and you find yourself in a dire situation in a video game, you are just one button away from trying again, and again, until you win. Not only does this display a disappointing lack of concentration, it gives the player the false sense of security in the ability to "avoid failure" by restarting, which almost always leads to more failure. The sad, but ever so real, fact of the matter is that you can't do that in real life. With board games you get one chance, with which you learn to do things right the first time and therefore reap the rewards of victory. This mindset will result in many occassions where you will thank the heavens that you could concentrate long enough to finish that math test, or that english project, or even that college entrance exam. And trust me, those things are very real.
Everybody can enjoy a good board game, and board games themselves are made so you can interact with other people and have fun doing it. Even though video games can be entertaining, there just not multi-oriented. And fortunately, there are no board games rated Mature, neither is there an age limit. The only limits in board games are your willingness to play and your imagination, which gives everyone a chance to play.

"....I will sound my barbaric yawp around the world..."

I'm done. I am finished with this incompetance that swirls around the globe like the black plague itself. This evil set of traitorous and demonic hate entrenched in us from the beginning will be our downfall as a community, as a city, as a country, as a planet, and I for one am not finished with our planet just yet. This problem where everybody, everybody, has a problem with trusting other people, how can doubt be such a universal sin? This world dwindles in unbelief, as even the closest friends and most passionate lovers hesistate to believe, and continue to cause dissension. Are we not to be trusted? Are we so hateful and drawn to that of pessimissm that we cannot stop to take a leap of faith and check our prejudices at the door? This doubt we harbor cripples us in every fashion, with everyone assuming we are out to get each other. I for one will not tolerate this any longer. No longer will I tolerate such a disgusting habit. Never again will I let anyone tell me who I should like, and who is too strange for tolerance,especially those who think of themselves above others. And I will never, Never let anyone tell me what where I'm going and what I'm going to do with my life, I'm much to important to be driven around like a mindless drone. I see it every day, mindless teens being molded by their parents, who chose their classes, their jobs, and their very views and opinions. Even though it be unintentional, parents force themselves onto their teens, and often crush their teens' most desired dreams. I for one will never hear again my mother or father ever tell me that I can't do it, that I cannot follow my dreams. Because I know what I want to do with my life, and I know my potential. I will change the world. And no one will tell me different. There are 6.5 billion people around the world, all calling my name, and I will not disappoint them. Realism, hah! I was meant for much greater things than my current reality will allow.
I have the power to change the world and with that the responsiblity to do so. I will change the world, I will follow my desires, and most of all I WILL BE HEARD!!!!