There's going to be repercussions, and we'll all feel them. Blake Peebles' parents let him drop out of school so that the 16-year-old from Raleigh, N.C. can focus on a professional gaming career via Guitar Hero.Worst. Parents. Ever.
Blake convinced his folks (that is, "We couldn't take the complaining anymore," said his mom) to let him drop out last September. They hired in-home tutors to continue his education there, at least, but there's no doubt priority number one is Guitar Hero. Yeah, I had the same idea for two minutes when Super Mario came out, but I also used to tell kids my dad was Erik Estrada.
The demented and vaguely defined goal of Blake playing it professionally, either through Major League Gaming or by winning prizes in a national and international competitions is absurd. So far he's only made about $1,000, most of that value realized in meals and other freebies won at local competitions. One other pro gamer contacted for the story said he's cashed in about $25,000 - in his entire career. And how long is Guitar Hero going to last? What did they say about Tetris?
The description of Blake's room, his interests (or lack thereof), and his folks' decision to let him do this just ... well, they certainly make China look ahead of the curve for their family planning programs. It would be one thing if the guy was a bonafide music or athletic prodigy, but Blake's never touched a real guitar. He didn't seem interested in much of anything in high school, which is understandable seeing as it was a Christian academy where his parents had enrolled him, but wanking his way out of going by complaining that it was a waste of time shows what a brat he is and what incapable parents he has. No matter how they try to spin it, it's just pathetic. And he'll realize that in about 18 months, when he figures out he's the only kid in town not getting laid - and never will playing Gutiar Hero for a living.
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