“He’s been building an entire world in that game, which is something I’m very much ok with.”
Strategy games are good things. Civilization and Outpost come to mind. If a child can get into the thick of how things work and how successful societies are built, there is hope for them after all.
I agree with that, which is one reason I'm comfortable with the Mind Craft game. I think of it as something like an electronic erector set. Whether virtual or solid, it's all good mental exercise.
I suppose my kids are the beneficiaries of my and my wife's conservative views and lifestyle. I wouldn't call us exemplary parental models by any means, but we home school them, and that includes a whole lot of old fashioned home training (like what we grew up with).
We see that translated into things like the games and other things they're interested in. I must say that sometimes I'm completely amazed at their direction (and more than a little pleased). My seven year old has been building a world in Mind Craft for months now, and it's surprising how intricate it's become. I'm really good with that.