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> We face regular discussions about why he shouldn't spend $30 on Robux or some other digital currency. I try and explain that these digital currencies don't ha
by l33t7332273 3y ago
> We face regular discussions about why he shouldn't spend $30 on Robux or some other digital currency. I try and explain that these digital currencies don't have real value like, say, a tennis racket or a pair of shoes.
I’m not sure I agree. Value is a deep and multi-faceted concept. It’s very likely that your child would value the games they can purchase with Robux(it’s my understanding that Roblox has a bunch of games that can be purchased?).
- JoblessWonder 3y agoI'm leaning towards what you say even more for the next generation. Assuming our society doesn't fall apart... it seems safe to assume that digital purchases/assets will be an increasing portion of our economy going forward. Teaching children the relative value of those assets (albeit non-transferable) and what that means isn't something that shouldn't be ignored.
- bombcar 3y agoIt’s all cheeseburgers. Do you want X or do you want five cheeseburgers? $15 on Stardew Valley or three Big Macs? Decide!
- throwup238 3y agoThey'll eat the Big Macs and start begging for Stardew Valley before you've even had the chance to throw away the boxes.
- l33t7332273 3y agoAnd therein lies the lesson