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Chinese Father Employs Virtual “Assassins” to Curb Son’s Gaming Habit

January 7th, 2013 | Categories: News, World of Warcraft

https://blog.playerauctions.com/news/chinese-father-employs-virtual-assassins-to-curb-sons-gaming-habit/


In an unconventional approach to parenting, a Chinese man, identified as Mr. Feng, has reportedly hired virtual “assassins” to target and eliminate his son’s avatar in World of Warcraft.

The move comes as a response to his growing concerns over his 23-year-old unemployed son’s excessive time spent gaming.

Sources from the Kotaku East blog, which first reported the story, suggest that Mr. Feng hoped this strategy would discourage his son from further indulgence in the virtual world.

However, the plan took an unexpected turn when the son confronted one of the gamers to understand the relentless targeting.

While the father and son have reportedly mended their relationship, World of Warcraft expert, Olivia Grace, weighed in on the matter.

She expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of Mr. Feng’s approach, noting, “In the gaming world, being defeated by another player is commonplace. It’s just the nature of online interactions.”