Former Nintendo Exec. Comments on Parenting and Procreation at PAX

Former Nintendo Executive Perrin Kaplan voiced an opinion at PAX that is as likely to win her supporters as protests. At PAX, Kaplan had this to say about parenting at a panel session on sex and violence in videogames:

Parents who use video games as a babysitter shouldn’t have sex to begin with.

This statement taken out of context is pretty bold. As a parent, I have to agree that people that have no time or interest in their kids shouldn’t have had them in the first place. Kaplan is taking the sentiment a step further; one just short of forced sterilization.

Parenting is an awesome responsibility whether you asked for it or not. You should pay attention to what videogames you’re letting your kids watch. If you expect your kids to take care of you in your old age, make sure they have a good example to follow.

Kaplan’s new company Zebra Partners boasts that it’s “Obsessed with Connecting Brands and Consumers”. Zebra is getting ready to acquire games as soon as Kaplan’s non-compete agreement with Nintendo expires, although it’s still fairly vague about what it’ll actually be doing with them. Thanks to GamePolitics for the heads up.