We put our 405.721.8807 oklahomacitydancestudio.com into it. 12 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / JAN-FEB 2021 Cookies are coming. Creating JOY in every bite. He encourages parents to acknowledge their child’s goals and to listen to what their child wants to accomplish. “Kids need healthy moderation and balance of course but parents can help create a pipeline so they can engage in a productive and motivated way,” said Vaughan. Bishop encourages parents to set expectations and make sure kids are following proper social decorum because sportsmanship is important. “In esports, you are expected to maintain a professional vocabulary or you will be disqualified from the tournament,” explained Getting started If you think your child might have an interest in esports, Vaughan recommends talking with them about their goals. “If they are interested in playing just for fun, that’s great, but if they are interested in playing competitively there are productive ways to practice,” said Vaughan. “My parents questioned if playing a lot of video games was good for me but if done correctly and safely, it can be.”
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Thank you Thank you “Even though we are technology-based, one of the important parts of esports is interacting and competing in person,” said Vaughan. “COVID has been an obstacle but we are working to keep our students safe during this pandemic.”
Bishop. “If someone is a jerk in a game, no one is going to want to hang out with them at the end of the game either.” The 2020-2021 OESL season starts Jan. 19 with state championships usually held in April or May.
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