Most play video games as an escape, but there’s a few games out there that just feel like more chores. In Animal crossing the game is centered around daily check ins and errands. While these daily’s may be more annoying than most quests in games, it is a good way to teach responsibility. On the surface everyone sees cute animal characters and menial tasks, but the game is really about being reliable. Especially when others rely on you. It also teaches about debt and financial responsibility. Little kids are learning the consequences of borrowing money then having to pay it back in a safe environment. "You'll soon find that managing bells is essential to buying everyday items (fishing poles, ice cream cone lamps, or clothing as one does) and paying off loans to advance in the game. The longer you play, the more customizable your island becomes, and that savings account will become vital to funding the construction of a new bridge or moving one of your resident's houses." (Hansen, Kailey. Buzzfeed.)
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