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Cassaluna·9/9/2014, 2:56:22 AM·55 votes·4,119 views

This is a shout out to all our leaguing parents out there! You're doing great and we love you.

So, the other day I was with my two young sons talking with a lady at the grocery store when she saw the "Riot" logo on my wallet. I explained it was an online game - which instantly repulsed her. She muttered, "Poor kids...hope you still spend time with them." Uh. Ouch.

Have you ever experienced a certain amount of prejudice being a gamer parent?

For me, it is an outlet. After I've tucked my kids into bed at night, after I've cleaned the jelly off my face and the crumbs off the floor, after I've taken out the trash and cleaned up my kids' cat box, after I've scrubbed the walls of crayons and marker...I sit down, plug in my headset, and pentakill the s*** outta everything I see. Because, I am a parent. I'm not perfect.

League for me is a way to unwind after some of the hardest days of my life. It's a way for me to scream in anger or cheer in victory after spending an entire day keeping my composure. I'll spend some RP and buy myself a skin, and what no one else sees is - that's the only thing I've done for myself all week. Hell, at this point I probably haven't even showered! Jokes

So, if you're a league mom, or a league dad - You're doing great, and keep up the good work. Your job as a parent is the most important job in the world, and if some LoL can help you cope with the stress and pressure that job can put on you then don't apologize for it. You're still a good parent, in fact, you're a great parent.

24 Comments

Kao Atlantis9/9/2014, 6:52:59 AM8 votes

I don't have kids myself. However, one of my best friends has two children and he is a massive gamer. He is also one of the best parents that I know, always spends time with his kids outside of playing games and he obviously plays games with them too. most people. Games still have a bad rep with the older generation, but I doubt that will last too much long. Just because you have a hobby, any hobby, doesn't mean you are going to spend less time with your kids. Thanks for being a great parent. :)

Ironclad Dragon9/9/2014, 3:08:43 AM7 votes

Good on you.

Ralantha9/9/2014, 12:39:27 PM6 votes

My daughter and I game all the time :) We even game in League with customs against bots. There's a huge difference between a parent who does nothing but gaming and a parent who games instead of watching TV all the time. I'd much rather parents be interactive than couch warmers.

srgtmuffins9/9/2014, 4:34:56 AM5 votes

Right there with you! My wife plays too, on the rare occasion we both have a guaranteed 45 minutes

tau439/9/2014, 12:27:50 PM4 votes

I don't think my dad has the reflexes, and my mom gets motion sick too easily. Which sucks, because I'd like to play it with my dad.

TGM Quester Pro9/9/2014, 1:16:22 PM4 votes

lol, I don't have any kids yet, but my wife plays some league with me on the occasion.

Good on you guys!

Rhyto9/9/2014, 3:55:11 PM4 votes

As the eldest in my home, I never really thought of my parents getting into Gaming aside from the fact I got them into watching Anime (Naruto Shippuden hooked success) in which I actually got my father into trying out the tutorial and that's pretty much as far as I've gotten, but after reading this I'm sure its possible to get them into probably just League of Legends but I'm sure time will tell if that'll ever happen. Thanks for the post, League Mom ;)

dialMARK4acti0n9/9/2014, 10:36:20 PM4 votes

I really think a few years from now, gaming will be a recognized hobbie. Just like fishing, playing golf or drawing. Today, people might say: "But what do you serve the community or yourself by playing a game?". I'd answer like this: "Just as much as fishing, playing golf or reading a book ever did". Good for you being a gamer dad and I hope you play a lot with your kids!!

SecretAgentHulk9/9/2014, 7:25:25 AM4 votes

Reminded me of my childhood. Humongous Games used to make really fun kids' games (Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam, Spy Fox; they're on Steam now), and I found out this past year that my mom would stay awake after we went to bed, playing those games. I always thought she was just some kind of omniscient game-figurer-outer, but no, she was playing them through before we could.

Parents who play games are just as awesome as the rest of us. Or more so.

Impetual9/9/2014, 9:27:10 AM4 votes

You have my utmost respect for being able to balance your love of gaming with your parental duties. GOOD ON YOU GAMER FRIEND!

SarahElle9/9/2014, 12:20:50 PM4 votes

Yea, I get the whole deal that how can a mother with 3 kids cook, clean, entertain and care for the children, work and have time for games! My life must be a mess.

Good scheduling and a love for my kids and games (and having kids old enough to game with me) makes for a busy day, sure, but it all gets done, and we manage just fine. I guess it helps that I work from home, too. I suppose it would be a different story if I worked out side of the home. Id actually have to get out of my pjs and put some makeup on and all that junk.

Its nice to see other league parents! It makes me feel like I am not doing "something wrong" by enjoying my free time gaming. =)

PoroFitness9/9/2014, 4:35:28 PM3 votes

I would have trolled the crap out of her and said something like "yea, my little brother (who doesn't exist) wanted to play baseball with me (older people like baseball... fact) but PC games are way funner than that. So he plays by himself now."