Tying a string to your rear and running around the house is an awesome way to play with your kids, according to Marvelous Entertainment. The company will be soon publishing a game in Japan aimed to help parents raise and play with their kids. Called Sukusuku Kosodate DS (Sukusuku Parenting DS), it will also allow you to 'record memories.'

The software is based on a TV show and it contains tips on how to play with a young child with a 176 suggestions. Some of them are pretty obvious like peek-a-boo, but Sukusuku Kosodate DS has a frightful twist on it. Instead of covering your face, you can pretend to be a ghost, scare your child (as hilariously illustrated in the picture), then comfort him afterwards. Got it!

On top of game lessons there is a database of children’s songs and a touch screen picture book. See, Sukusuku Kosodate DS isn’t just for parents. There are mini-games designed for parents and kids. Probably the most interesting part about Sukusuku Kosodate DS is it includes a journal where you can jot memories about the joys of parenthood. Imagining a family huddling around a DS Lite flipping through the memories is an amusing thought.

chautemoc via siliconera.com »