Bad Grades? No Games For You!
Brandon Scott, a manger of a GameStop in Dallas, Texas has been suspended for refusing to sell video games to school kids with poor grades.
“He needs to be reading a book. He knows how to play Madden before he knows how to do his ABCs and 123s - that’s backwards,” said store manager Brandon Scott, who imposed a policy of refusing to sell games to school-aged children unless an adult would confirm the child’s good grades. As a result, he has so far refused about two dozen game sales, he said, although most of them had returned with proof of good grades to make their purchase.
Cont. - Linky
As a parent to a 12yr old son who is addicted to video games, I am in agreement with the man’s policy. Being rewarded for bad grades will get you exactly nowhere. Comments?
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My oldest child is almost 9, but my video game kid is 7. We have made rules that have him complete his homework before video games. He is also an avid reader, so right now I would say I don’t have a problem with it at the moment, but I’m waiting for it.
I say this is a great policy to have. If the parent’s don’t like it, I just see them buying the game at another store, but at least this guy is doing something that he believes in.
Interesting. I wonder how long until some attorney gets involved due to a violation of someone’s human rights to entertainment.
As far as I know, don’t retailers reserve the right to serve those they don’t want to? But you’re right, someone will find a reason to complain and then sue…the unfortunate American way.
Joshuxa…
This was one time where I have to agree to disagree…