My son lit on D & D at age 10 and made an immediate bee-line for the role of dungeon master. I'd never played the game, so he relished teaching me the rules and making up this complex world as we went along. For him D & D was his first taste of taking on leadership, which I have no doubt will assume many forms in his life.
Being a DM was my first leadership role, as well. It taught me lessons that served me well as a group therapist, supervisor, and clinical director :) Also, good on you for sitting down and letting your son teach you how to play!
I wasn't introduced to D&D until my mid-20s when Corey and few friends wanted to play, but I instantly fell in love. I've been an avid reader my entire life because I could escape into fantasy worlds with interesting characters...but D&D provided even more. Like you said, I could actually participate in the fantasy world and the storyline. Even just watching D&D (specifically Critical Role) has been my biggest form of self-care for the past 5 years.
Also, even though dice games (gambling) aren't permitted in correctional facilities, I've read a few articles over the past few years that people who are incarcerated have made homemade dice and started playing D&D...and since it's a creative outlet for them, the facility's staff usually let them play as long as they stay respectful while playing.
My son lit on D & D at age 10 and made an immediate bee-line for the role of dungeon master. I'd never played the game, so he relished teaching me the rules and making up this complex world as we went along. For him D & D was his first taste of taking on leadership, which I have no doubt will assume many forms in his life.
Being a DM was my first leadership role, as well. It taught me lessons that served me well as a group therapist, supervisor, and clinical director :) Also, good on you for sitting down and letting your son teach you how to play!
I wasn't introduced to D&D until my mid-20s when Corey and few friends wanted to play, but I instantly fell in love. I've been an avid reader my entire life because I could escape into fantasy worlds with interesting characters...but D&D provided even more. Like you said, I could actually participate in the fantasy world and the storyline. Even just watching D&D (specifically Critical Role) has been my biggest form of self-care for the past 5 years.
Also, even though dice games (gambling) aren't permitted in correctional facilities, I've read a few articles over the past few years that people who are incarcerated have made homemade dice and started playing D&D...and since it's a creative outlet for them, the facility's staff usually let them play as long as they stay respectful while playing.