Your Child: A Professional Gamer?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
TEEN DROPS OUT OF SCHOOL TO PLAY GUITAR HERO FULL TIME: Blake Peebles, 16, is dropping out of high school in order to focus on the video game Guitar Hero full time. Citing his victories in Guitar Hero tournaments, which include “gift certificates, gaming equipment, and chicken sandwiches,” Peebles thinks he has the chops to play competitively and earn money. Top gamers on the competitive circuit can earn up to $80,000 a year, though $25,000 is more common. He has a tutor that provides a private education, and his parents say he’s doing well with the more focused instruction and he now even does his homework without complaint. (newsobserver.com)
What do think of this story? Would you let your teen drop out of school to become a professional gamer? Is it any different than quitting school to play pro sports? What about poker? Or how about modeling? Have your say by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link at the bottom. Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is GAMER. It’s valid until August 22nd.