<p>I’m not sure how socially isolating computer gaming necessarily is. I really believe that working with his “crew” or “guild” or whatever unit, has enhanced my son’s communication skills and even his critical thinking and leadership skills. My son combines a healthy gaming interest (let’s say, more than an hour a day 
) with being president of his student council, holding a state-wide student council office and serving as a varsity captain. He has been dealing effectively with adults online for years and has even formed online “friendships” that have carried over between games. Last year he found out that a couple of his online contacts were actually local hs students that he had played lacrosse with in the off-season.</p>