Keep That Racket...Up?

Musings of a Soon-To-Be Empty Nester

Fellow parents of gamers know the annoyance and frustration of “DUDE WHY DID YOU SHOOT HIM” and “WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING” echoing throughout our households. During Xander’s adolescence, I tried to correct what I perceived as toxic language emanating from his room. Frequently, the volume would be an issue, and I would gently admonish him, reminding him that it was midnight and I was trying to sleep. He would sheepishly apologize and often would accommodate my requests.