Now a days, there are so many different types of video games. But we cant help but notice that one genre produces more interest than the other. Yes indeed, we're talking about violent video games.
What is it Doing to our Kids?
Kids start playing these games that involve shooting, killing, stealing, etc. at very young ages. This presents them with the thoughts and ideas that what the video game characters are doing is "cool". Certain video games often portray men as "pimps" and women as the object of sexual attraction. These women are usually not fully clothed and are dressed in an extremely provocative way. This can give young men the idea that it is okay to disrespect and degrade women; and can give girls the idea that is okay to dress the same way as the character.
Something Else?
Not only is the treatment of women detrimental to the minds of children, but also the misuse of drugs, alcohol, and weapons. The kids are generally in charge of weapons and how to use them. This makes them think it is cool to shoot guns, use knives, etc.
Proven Statistics!
* More than 70 percent of American teenage boys have played the violent and adult-rated Grand Theft Auto video game, and those teens are more likely to have been in a fight than those who have not played.
* In 98 percent of the games surveyed, aggression went unpunished. In fact, in more than half the video games the perpetrators were rewarded for their aggressive actions.
* Nearly 50 percent of violence in video games is found to be "humorous".
Links!
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_controversy
2. http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/children_and_video_games_playing_with_violence
Grand Theft Auto
Questions:
1. Do you think playing these games in excessive amounts affects your social skills?
2. How much time a day do you spend playing video games? Is this amount healthy?
