Many stakeholders in education believe that video games can be used to enhance teaching and learning. However, parents' attitudes toward changes in education can be a factor in whether the modifications are successful. Unfortunately, there is not much information regarding parents' attitudes towards the use of video games in education. The purpose of this study was to examine U.S. middle school parents' views on the use of video games in education and what factors affect those views. To fulfill those goals, the researcher developed and administered an online survey to 170 male and female parents of middle school children. Results demonstrated that parents were generally in agreement that educational video games could be effective when used as a part of a formal education plan, but there are factors such as parent's gender and child's gender that affect their level of agreement. Additionally, results showed that parents wanted to make sure that game use occurred in the appropriate context to benefit their children's education. Based on these findings, recommendations for middle school teachers who wish to use video games in their classrooms include providing parents with a description of the assignment and demonstrating the learning outcomes of the game. Proponents of the use of commercial games in education still need to convince parents that they can be effective tools for formal teaching and learning. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]