For what it's worth, I do think that mobile games tend towards the exploitative, that kids should be spending more time playing with other kids and doing physical activity, and a handful of other things.
All that said, there is simply too much complexity wrapped up in the "Games are evil!" sentiment to really do much than call back with the rote "But but but the parental responsibility!".
Why are kids not playing outside--is it because of cookie-cutter suburbs and helicopter parents and the terrorists and kidnappers? Why don't parents have enough time to spend on their kids--is it the long hours at work to support a consumerist and debt-ridden lifestyle? Why is it even important for kids to have access to phones or video games?
These are all interesting questions somewhat fundamental to the issue, and unfortunately they'll never be answered to anyone's satisfaction.
All that said, there is simply too much complexity wrapped up in the "Games are evil!" sentiment to really do much than call back with the rote "But but but the parental responsibility!".
Why are kids not playing outside--is it because of cookie-cutter suburbs and helicopter parents and the terrorists and kidnappers? Why don't parents have enough time to spend on their kids--is it the long hours at work to support a consumerist and debt-ridden lifestyle? Why is it even important for kids to have access to phones or video games?
These are all interesting questions somewhat fundamental to the issue, and unfortunately they'll never be answered to anyone's satisfaction.