This is one of the most disgustingly offensive posts I have ever read. It's not the sort of thing I would expect from a "quality" newspaper like The Times and it really shows that Byron was indeed right about one thing - parents are completely ignorant.
Comparing video games to heroin is offensive to everyone who plays and makes these products. I think that Mr Whittell would find that if he actually researched video games, he'd find many products which are supportive of a child's learning (those Nintendo consoles you speak of feature many games with objectives set firmly in maths and reading) along with many more which provide some of the finest entertainment around.
I think it is time that Giles Whittell apologised to the millions of people who play games in the UK (yes, the Byron review did NOT solely focus on England as he so mistakenly tries to convince us) and accepted that he does not have the parenting skills required to allow his children to enjoy games in moderation.
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