Wow Bub, what a question you were presented with by your daughter. I'm glad she feels she can talk to you about it. I instantly had to think about 'transition rites' reading about the interest kids have in this game. Transition rites in to adult hood had an important place in culture because it is essential for children to be able to 'prove' they are worthy candidates for adulthood. They are asked to show their courage in some decent challenge that holds some danger but if you use your sensibility it won't really hurt you, you will just gain confidence by showing your courage. Sane adults connected to life made up these challenges, not sick computer addicts stuck in their own little mind world with no real connection to life or the consequences of their actions. I am currently writing a teenager fantasy about transition in to adulthood, because I value value being given to this important transition. The interest in this game just shows boredom and lack of 'real' challenge and connectedness to community in which they are also respected in my opinion. The challenges @likedeeler presents are therefore a very good idea I find!
The Waldorf education system in Holland has preserved this valuable transition rite in this way that they have a month at a crucial moment in the life of a teenager, that is dedicated to transition and guided by the school. I have been a witness of this proces as my sister is a teacher who is privileged to guide the students. Parents are involved and asked to write a letter in which they say goodbye to their child as if it goes on a real journey and give it all the advise they want to give to it for their new life as an adult. The parents also have to give a suitcase in which they put things they want to give to their child on their journey. Things to remember their childhood by but also things to give them strength. They are then taken along by the teacher through the story of Percival ( Arthur legend) in to adulthood. Along the way they 're asked to do things that take courage like fall backwards from a higher point into the waiting arms of their classmates and walk over hot coals. They also have a camping experience. It's beautiful and the children are very much touched by it and on top of that it creates a strong bond in the group. Homeschooling has many advantages but when a schooling system works well and its goal is helping children become 'whole adults' it can also give valuable processes like this as a group experience that can not be given when homeschooling unless you involve other kids.