Another 10th Anniversary article on the Sims popped up today, this time from Sydeney, Australia. For the most part, it’s the same generic information like all of the others, but I did find this part interesting:
“The Sims teaches about aspects of the ways society works,” she said. “In some schools in Australia and the UK the game is used to help teach basic aspects of social studies, issues such as family and work, socialization. In a way, it’s an online continuation of much older forms of play that children have engaged in for generations – building imaginary worlds in the hedge, the back yard, vacant lots, down by the river, building cubby houses, playing dress ups or playing with dolls.”
I’m kind of surprised the US doesn’t use this game in school…or do they? I dunno, i served my prison time (school feels like a prison!) a long time ago 😛
