Child's Play

Hi everyone,

For your blog assignment this week, I'd like to expand a bit upon some of the things discussed in the Barbie and G.I. Joe essay we read from our test.

In the essay we read, the author discussed the changes in two popular toys and how these changes reflected changes in the culture. For your blog assignment, I'd like you to discuss how one of the biggest toy trends ever--the evolution of the video game--has reflected our culture during your lifetime. Feel free to address not only the technical aspects of video gaming, but the kinds of games children (and teenagers) are playing, and what those games might specifically reflect from a cultural standpoint.

One more thing--when posting your comment to the blog, I'd like you to address and comment on the post immediately before yours. As always, please remember to keep the tone civil when addressing your classmates' comments.

See you Monday!