would you say the same concepts apply to daughters as well?
Yes, broadly speaking. Sports are just an example. There's lots of virtue to gain and lessons to be learned in playing an instrument, volunteering, etc.
No, narrowly speaking. I just don't see young girls as being primarily interested in gaming for themselves as much as boys are. They're more naturally drawn to socializing (to a greater extent than boys) whereas boys are more naturally drawn to proving themselves (to a greater extent than girls). So, if girls like games, it's to meet and be with other people. Thus, with girls, you should be particularly concerned about the social effects of online multiplayer gaming. They're brought down to our level in these worlds. It's not good for boys, but I think it's especially harmful for girls to play around in our dirt. (They have their own so no need to combine the two. Exception: girls or tomboys who find relief from mean girls by coming to our side.)
Anyway, there's a sense of vulgarity that comes with all the off-color language in gaming. For girls, this means that the levels of profanity and obscenity in games can dull their sense of self-respect. Those who stick around end up tolerating bad behavior, even mirroring it in order to be accepted. Over time, this forms an attitude that it's normal to be spoken around inappropriately or that it's OK to be around guys who have no class, i.e. respect for a woman in the room. Call me old-fashioned, but a guy deserves to get his ass handed to him if he speaks crudely in front of a woman. Unfortunately, (1) guys don't grow up these days and (2) the internet is an abysmal haven for cowards. Sure, there are lots of potty-mouthed and potty-brained people out there, but it's still mostly appreciated by women when you uphold and defend their dignity---something our decayed culture spits on.
By the way, I'm not saying there aren't exceptions (one noted above) or that women can't handle what guys say or do or that they're inferior. I'm certainly not feminist nor am I trying to be a chauvinist. Without getting into the futile debate of men vs. women, I'm just saying that women deserve to be treated with a respectful notice by men. It's just what I would want for the women (mom, sis, future wife, future daughters, etc) in my life. If you share the same belief, then beware the corruption out there.
Lastly, if we just spend time with our kids wholeheartedly, you wouldn't believe how much it matters to them, not to mention the wounds and mistakes they suffer at our hands that they'll be able to more easily forgive in the future. It's a tragedy, but lots of parents hate their kids so they leave them to their own devices and let the PC raise them. It's a form of neglect.
