What Every Parent Needs To Know About Esports

Forget the image of a sulky video-gamer alone in his bedroom with a computer and three days’ worth of pizza boxes. Now that esports—live video game competitions—is an officially sanctioned high school sport, young game enthusiasts might be moving into the spotlight. These kids aren’t just taking over high school computer labs across the country; they’re changing what it means to be a student athlete. And while you may not relish the idea of your kid spending even more time playing video games, pro gamers can make big bucks and top student esports players can even win a scholarship to college.