Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life -Special Edition- (PlayStation 2, 2005)

Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life SE has got to be the best game I have ever come across to teach and learn about the values of life in all aspects. Everyone from ages 60 on down I know for a fact will love this game. It teaches the values of hard work, friendships, love and rewards. My whole family from 59 year old husband, 50 year old me and 25 - 26 year old children have never worked so hard in their loves to try to have something as we all have in this game. It teaches morals as well. Be kind to others, teaches the vaule of a dollar. It teaches responsibility for animals and family, friends and yourself as well. Teaches spending habits and investments. We have found that this game is one that we have even applied to our daily lives as well. Child raising, martial relationships, and the way life is in the real world. Even grandparents can relate to this because it is about life the way it use to be. Even to the end you have to deal with reality all the way. Every person ought to play this game and just see that life is hard work and in the end you truly reap what you sow!

You will need to drop by GameSpot.com to get some of the hints and guides to help you along.

We even started having a family night where my older children would just sit and watch other play and everyone would chip in and help the player out.

What crops to plants? When to plant them. Feeding and caring for animals. Buying and selling to the outside market. Fishing for food and profits. Raising and producing your own hard earned crops for family as well as sales. Even learning to cook what is good for you or not.

Perfect game for all ages and one of the safe ones for your children as well. I have to rate this as a number one game because it is life as it should and has been.

Expose your children and young & old adults to reality and bring back some true values in the games and life as well.