World of Warcraft Leading Cause of College Dropouts
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With the explosion of educational resources available online, one might think parents would be 100% pleased with the internet's role in their children's lives. But surveys show just the opposite: a late 2006 survey that showed 59% of parents think the internet has been a totally positive influence in their children's lives-- down from 67% in 2004.I know Ultima Online lured me away from my studies more than a few times years ago, so it's not like MMORPG distractions are anything new.
You might find it alarming that one of the top reasons for college drop-outs in the U.S. is online gaming addiction - such as World of Warcraft - which is played by 11 million individuals worldwide.
