A Disregarded Source of Violence

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Forms of entertainment such as movies and video games, are extremely rampant in our lives today. With ever progressing technology, movies and games are becoming more and more realistic. Video game usage are extremely prevalent in our youth, an age group that is easily influenced and susceptible to the environment around them. With all of the new technology available, it cannot be negated that things children see and hear will ultimately have some type of effect on them. The brain is not yet fully developed until later adulthood. A young individual could very well have a sharp mind, but often times it seems like they have not fully understood how to use it yet. The decision making process is still not completely developed. Therefore, it is essential that children have positive influences, guidance, and a moral upbringing to protect them from corruption. Electronic gaming is constantly progressing and evolving to succumb to our society. All kinds of games can be found available in stores. Many of the best selling games, however, are jam-packed with killing, war-like combat, illegal activites, voluptuous situations, zombies, and high-speed chases. Unfortunately, destructive games that tolerate aggressive behavior are among favorites for youth today. Although video games have lead to improvements in hand-eye coordination, multitasking, and problem solving skills, children should not play violent video games because they can teach wrong values, confuse reality and fantasy, cause aggessive behaviors, and have negative effects on emotional and physical health. Many video game advocates use research to rationalize games. Dr. David Walsh states that games are not only enjoyable for kids, but also “provide practice in problem solving ... ... middle of paper ... ...If parents would assume their responsibilities to raise respectful children with high values and nonviolent behaviors, aggression in adolescents could start decreasing immensely. Works Cited Shackford, Scott. “Imaginary Guns Don’t Kill People, Either.” American Spectator 46.9 (2013): 12-13. Academic Search Complete. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. Sternheimer, Karen. “Do Video Games Kill?” 2007. Perspectives on Contemporary Issues: Reading Across the Disciplines. Ed. Katherine A. Ackley. 6th ed. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage, 2012. 204-10. Print. Thompson, Clive. "You Grew Up Playing Shoot'em-Up Games. Why Can't Your Kids?" Web log post. Wired.com. N.p., 9 Apr. 2007. Web. 26 Feb. 2014. Walsh, David. "Video Game Violence and Public Policy." National Institute on Media and the Family (2001): 1-10. The University of Chicago Cultural Policy Center. 2001. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.

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