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Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing

The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …

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Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie

Tim Burton is back and better than ever with his charmingly quirky new film “Frankenweenie.” The movie, based on a short film he came up with back in 1984, is the story of a boy who plays Frankenstein in an effort to revive his beloved pet dog. Victor (voiced by Charle Tahan) is an introverted loner who likes to make monster movies starring his best friend, Sparky the dog.