Competitive gaming has evolved into a career path with real salaries, sponsorships, and college scholarships, yet many parents still see it as a waste of time. I've watched my nephew grind ranked matches for years, and his reaction times and strategic thinking are genuinely impressive — not unlike what I see in my chess club. If we accept chess as a mind sport, why can't we accept esports the same way, especially when the prize pools now exceed traditional tournaments?