Whenever someone mentions the words video games people think of violence shooting and bad influence on children. But that is not true at all people need to embrace upon the idea of video games teach many things. Video games are indeed good for our teens. They are not just acceptable; they are not simply to be tolerated, they are good. Typically, if you do it right, video games will keep your teen off the streets, hopefully further away from drugs, and in your house at night. Is that all bad? If your teen has the right video games he or she is less likely to wander around the house mumbling "There's nothing to do."
I believe video games are good for teens but always pay attention to what your teen is playing and buy games will help your kids. Don't get so uptight about adult themes either. This is cartoons folks, drawings, graphics, animation; not life. Put a little bit of trust in your own child's ability to handle fantasy. They'll be just fine.
Why do we think they will become violent if they watch violence? Why do we, force the connection between video violence and out of control teens but not acknowledge any of the other clearly present potential relationships? I will tell you why, because none of the popular talk show hosts have made that connection yet. We need to trust and also overseeing their video games.
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I feel you on the video games. Some are violent and some are not. There are so many DVD's and Video Games children can pick up something positive from. For instance, there is the brand "Leapfrog". They have portable systems where children can play games and learn the basic things such as ABC's, numbers, and real life situations. As for playing and watching violent games; studies do show that some form of violence is present in children/teens. They start to disrespect their parents or peers. Next thing you know they are hitting someone for no reason. I'm not saying it happens to all children, just some are more prone to it.
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