Video Games Linked To Violence
There have been studies done with violent video games and its connection to violent behavior of young people. There is evidence of who kids play more violent games are more aggressive than others. There are some scientists though who are claiming there is not enough evidence to say violent games can lead kids to do criminal acts.
1. Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why)
2. Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not)
3. Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do)
1) I do not believe that there is much of a connection between violence and video games, however I would probably agree with the fact that violent video games desensitize the player to violence. There are many other aspects of our culture and society that discourages people from being violent in any form as we see it as generally beneficial for us and the human race if we didn't go around murdering people. There are also many other reasons for violence in real life such as religion among other things that definitely are linked to violence yet we don't think about banning them because it is a personal freedom to be able to enjoy whatever we like, if that be video games. I am not convinced that playing Call of Duty creates the next school shooter.
ReplyDelete2) I would be completely fine with my children playing violent video games, I would just expose them to it at an appropriate age. I wouldn't have my kids play rated M games at 10 years old. As long as they overall understand that violence is a bad thing in real life, which pretty much everyone would agree on whether they play video games or not.
3) I wouldn't think that I become more aggressive while playing video games. Any aggressiveness generated while playing video games isn't because the games themselves are violent, but instead because it produces a competitive atmosphere, something found in sports as well. This wouldn't be something specific to video games.
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ReplyDelete1. I do believe that violent video games can lead to a slight increase for violent behavior in children, although it would not be that big of an issue. After children experience the real world they will know what they can and cannot do.
ReplyDelete2. I would let my child play that game that would make them aggressive but only in short bits. If they play that game for too long then they will most likely become a lot more aggressive.
3. I do not think that when I am playing games that I become aggressive. If anything the games calm me down. Sometimes when my parents are fighting with each other and I’m pissed off about it I like to just sit down and play a game to calm me down.
ReplyDelete1.In a report published Aug. 13, an APA task force reviewed more than 100 studies on violent video game use published between 2005 and 2013. They concluded that playing video games can increase aggressive behavior and thoughts, while lessening empathy and sensitivity toward aggression.
2. I would not let them play a game that will make them aggressive games because I would think they would hit each other or hurt himself or destroy anything in the hose and I won’t like to see that and when they get be 16 or 15 I would them play violent games for a short time.
3. Yes but no because its when I play multiple player games like Battlefield 4 or anything that you can play with people that you don’t or haven’t meet but when I am playing co-op like Left 4 dead 2 I am happy and working like a teammate and not shooting each other but it can be different with each game you play .
1. In my opinion, it certainly increases the violent behavior but that doesn't mean that kids would do criminal acts just based on that. It's just too biased to say that violent video games causes people to commit crimes in society. But of course, there's a few special cases where the criminal in hand imitated what was done on a video game but this involves mental illness and is not the video game's fault that it happened. Because in the end, what's in games stays in games and real life stays as it is.
ReplyDelete2. If I had a kid who is about 12yo range, I would let them play them in moderation because I think moderation is the key to not turn them into maniacs who would shoot people on schools and streets based on video games.(was being sarcastic)
3. It depends on what kind of video game that I became violent and aggresive. For example, if it's an online game that I cannot pause indefinitely and someone tries to get my attention, I would totally get infested with hatred towards that person. Another example is Offline games like RPGs, Tell tale games, etc etc. I'm fine with those and get a little pissed if anybody disturbed me but as long as I know I can pause it, I can put it aside for later and focus on what's in front of me.
1. I personally do not believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior, as it is already known that children can be very aggressive and impulsive, as they have not gained the knowledge and tools to prevent and control their actions. When children take inanimate things too seriously, then it can lead to issues as they forget the sense of reality when they completely surround themselves with video games.
ReplyDelete2. If I knew that when children played video games they become violent, I would still let them play, as I would use at as a learning tactic to help them learn how to control their impulsive anger. As I believe children should be exposed to real world events, and when they play video games it can teach them more information beyond the characteristics of the games they play.
3. I do not become aggressive while playing video games, as I do not play video games in my spare time , and even when I previously did play them, I had grown to realize that it is just a game, so I did not take it as seriously as some people may do now. When people take things too seriously, such as video games, many people can become violent while playing as they dedicate all their time and effort to them, so they forget that it has no real impact on their life.
1. I do not think violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts in kids. I have played M rated violent video games from a young age and have no such urge. However some of the studies found that violent video games can increase violent tendencies. Even though I think video games don’t increase violent behavior little kids should not be playing M rated violent video games.
ReplyDelete2.I would not let my kids play violent video games period until they are old enough to play them. It is irresponsible to give kids violent material such as GTA, even though I argue it does not make kids particularly violent.
3. Well it depends on the video games. Sometimes though I do become aggressive while playing video games. I am a sore loser so if I lose repeatedly it becomes pretty aggravating and I become angry.
1) Video games are not linked to an increase in violent behavior. The media has merely over-dramatized it and it is in only rare cases where video games lead to that, and that is usually when the user is already suffering some sort of mental disability.
ReplyDelete2) I would use all types of video games to educate my kids because in reality, video games are a great tool for recreation and education, much can be gathered and developed as a result of playing a video game.
3) Truthfully, I get pretty upset whenever I'm on a losing streak, however, afterwards I just accept that it is a game and I take a break and move on. I love competition though.
1) The argument that video games and violence have a connection, when in fact they don't. Children are usually violent on impulse, and video games don't have anything to do with it. If the kid has a mental disability, then video games could have an effect if they play them enough. I'm pretty sure that no kid will try to pull off a Mortal Kombat move on some other kid unless they are disabled.
ReplyDelete2) I would let my kids play violent video games at a certain age. I wasn't able to play violent video games until I was about 14, and at the time I din't understand why. Now that I've played a lot of them, I know that at kids need to experience some sort of innocence before they go crazy making gross jokes and playing violent video games. I'd say 12 is a good age but if my kid is autistic or just dumb then later in their life.
3) I get upset if I'm going sweaty try hard and I die, but I don't shoot up the school or beat my mom with my chair. Sometimes if I'm really into the game and I die then I'll start talking trash or just say "OH MY GOOOOOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY", and then my mom gets mad at me and beats me with a chair. Just kidding, but in all seriousness I usually realize that it's just a game and I'll let it go. If you get super mad at a video game, get a life please.
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Delete1. Violent acts from children and teens are entirely up to them, nothing to do with video games. Some people will argue that video games cause violence, but to them I say does the same thing happen with violent movies, or books? The Whole world is filled with violence, there is no escaping it. To some people who play video games that deal with violence, it is sort of an escape from reality, where you can do anything you want without consequences. This can actually cause the opposite of more violence in kids, as video games provide a release of their anger and violence.
ReplyDelete2. I would let my kids play violent games, as long is at was monitored and I had control over what they did and didn't play. Yea, I probably would not want my child playing grand theft auto at age 10, but things more their style like Wii games, that seems fine.
3. I have never had much trouble keeping my cool when ever i play video games, but then again I don't really play video games all that much.
1.Yes because they get a lot of things from the video games that is bad like cursing
ReplyDelete2. Yes because i'm cool like that as long as they don't do any off the stuff they see on the game
3. Most of my anger problems do not come from playing games but i do have problems sometimes
1. Absolutely not. I have read far too many studies that have shown that violent video games do not lead to criminal activity or aggressive behavior. In fact, many of the studies I've read have indicated the opposite, that playing violent video games can actually be cathartic to that end.
ReplyDelete2. I would never allow my kids to play games like that, but not because it would make them violent. Most of the games like that have that age restriction because they deal with more intense subject matter than those younger kids should (or even can, sometimes) think about. Letting kids play violent games like GTA or Call of Duty could lead to stunted mental and emotional growth, and I don't want them to grow up too fast.
3. Only under certain conditions. If I've died a lot in one particular place, I'll become very angry. That is fairly basic, but if I'm playing any sort of competitive game, it is a completely different story. I am an extremely competitive person by nature, and if I lose a competitive game, I basically become a storm of rage. Do not try to console me, especially do not try to goad me, because there is very little between me and all-out rampage in those moments.
1. No video games are just a small piece in the vast net of media, it would be more fair to say media in general is making kids violent, but even then that wouldn't be very true. We as humans are very entertained by violence, ever since ancient time books and text have been entertaining humans with stories of violence and death, violence is simple a part of being human.
ReplyDelete2. Yes, as games have shaped my entire life and has influenced me and what I what to do in my life in a vary positive way. If my kids wanted the same I would absolutely let them, but of cose like anything in life is, moderation is important.
3. Depending on the game, kida, it's less the actions i'm doing and more the frustration of dealing with other players and game mechanics that cause me to get frustrated and act a little spicy, but this never carrys over into real life.
1. I do not believe violent video games are linked to children's behavior. Time and time again this argument is brought up by people who don't really understand the creative medium of video games. Video games cannot provoke a child to do something abhorrently violent in the real world, it just doesn't happen that way. The most common cases of child violence that are linked to video games actually have to do with the parents just being bad parents.
ReplyDelete2. I would not allow my children to play M rated games until they are mature enough to understand them. However, I would allow my child to play E-T rated games because these kinds of games are perfect for growing children.
3. Worst case scenario, I don't become aggressive playing video games, but I become annoyed/tilted. It just brings my mood down and makes me irritated, but never physically aggressive.
1.) Video games aren't even close to being even a gateway to becoming a violent person, because if video games were responsible for such a thing, art in all aspects would be heavily monitored as well, as video games are indeed a work of art. People are not that easy to condition, you would more likely become a violent person if you grew up with violent parents, as they are a far more effective conditioning factor than video games could ever hope to be.
ReplyDelete2.) I would certainly allow my son or daughter to play M-rated games, if they could handle it of course. I am also certain that my child would be more than able to distinguish between fiction and reality anyway. Though online violent multiplayer games will have to wait until they are a bit more mature, as I would rather not have my kid be one of those kids that screams at people and calls them the n-word and whatnot, because actual people could have a negative influence on them.
3.) I can be put into a sour mood if I am not having a good playing day, but other than that video games really do not have an effect on my psyche whatsoever. Usually I'll just take a break and come back when I feel ready to try again.
1) I personally believe that violent video games have little to no impact on children who have a normal life. By ‘normal life’, I mean they have parents that care for them, food, water, shelter and other essentials. What people don’t account for in surveys and tests is the background the children come from. While I believe violent video games may not affect the average child, kids that come from broken or abusive families have are more emotionally vulnerable, making it easier for violent video games to affect their psyche. Beyond that, many studies may have shown an increase of aggression but two things are missed in this statement: the life these children have had and the actual relation to crimes being committed. Overall, violent video games do not increase real life violence and these studies choose to ignore the life these children have had.
ReplyDelete2) I would definitely let my kids play violent video games. I personally believe that violent videos games have an insignificant effect, if any, on a child’s mind. The strongest effect on a child’s psyche is from the parents of the child. If parents neglect their children or the child goes through traumatic events due to their parents, there is a bigger emotional gap for these children that they need to fill. When it is filled with violent video games, it can lead to emotionally distraught kids that become violent from these games. But overall, these games are rated for the appropriate audience, which is rated for people 17 years old or older. When children are exposed to these adult themes, it is the responsibility of the parents to either talk to their children about it or realize their child is mature enough for the content.
3) I do not become aggressive when playing video games. To me, video games are a way to escape the real world and its problems and be somewhere else for a while. It’s more of a therapeutic tool for me as I use it to relax and collect my thoughts. This can be any game ranging from puzzle games to RPGs to FPSs because in the end, what happens in that game stays in that game. Take GTA for an example. When you play the game, you’re allowed to commit heinous crimes and you can usually get away clean. However, the game emulates life as police, SWAT and even the military can chase you down. While it emulates a real-world scenario, I take on the persona of a different person; this character acts this way and this separates me from that online persona. After I get out of the game, I don’t feel the need to be aggressive. I just feel more relaxed.
1. I do not believe violent video games are the cause of violent behavior and criminal acts with kids. It could potentially be something that compounds or adds to that aspect of a child's personality. There are so many other factors that profoundly affect a child's behavior. The environment in which they are being raised in is likely the primary contributing factor.
ReplyDelete2. Every person is very different. I would allow my kids to play certain games based on what I felt they could handle. I would monitor their time playing and what they played. As they got older I would allow them to play some games that have violence that are rated Mature.
3. No, I do not get aggressive while playing video games. I know it is just a game and not real. I do not take the games very seriously.
1. I believe that violent video games can desensitize kids to violence but they won’t necessarily make them violent themselves. As video games become more and more graphic, the violent scenes are less shocking to kids. The violence doesn’t have the same impact that it once had. Therefore, I believe that the same outcome could result from violent movies or TV shows. People are just more worried because kids are actively engaged in the violence occurring in video games. As long as the kid has a loving home, there is no reason to be concerned that they spend hours playing a violent game. There are so many more factors that have a greater impact on child development. A video game is hardly significant.
ReplyDelete2. Personally, I don’t believe that there is really anything to worry about. Video games may make kids more competitive which could come off as aggressive behavior. But kids are not going to take the violence and act on it. In fact, some of the least violent games can cause the most competitive behavior (like Mario Kart). Therefore it is not the actual content of the game that parents need to worry about. They should focus on the atmosphere in which their kids play the games. They should keep an eye on their kid’s behavior while playing. If it gets to be a problem, it is time for the kid to take a break. It’s as simple as that. This really only applies to multiplayer games. I would have no problem with my child playing solo video games. This is based on my own experience with the two types. As long as my kid is having fun with friends that I respect and it doesn’t get too heated, I have no issue with it.
3. It depends on the game. While playing solo games, I tend to be extremely calm and it takes a lot to frustrate me. I’ll usually just move on before that even gets close to happening. Whether it is a friendly game of Slime Rancher, or a violent game of Grand Theft Auto, both have the same effect on me. I am the one playing the game, but the character is not me. However, I must say that multiplayer games make me extremely competitive. I can become frustrated or vocally aggressive (speaking louder and such), but I would never become physically aggressive or take my aggression out in the world outside the game. Since I play these games with friends, it is all in good fun. Were any of us to become too aggressive or hurtful, we would just stop playing for the night. This goes back to my point about atmosphere. It doesn’t really matter what game you’re playing, but rather how you play it.
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ReplyDelete1. I believe there is a stigma that comes with video games and its players. This stigma is that video games supposedly drive impressionable kids toward violent tendencies. This notion is most untrue, though valid to a certain extent. Violent video games can contribute to a violent mindset, but the same goes for certain TV shows, online videos and streams, and even books. I also believe this issue stems into the matter of perspective. One could find the Grand Theft Auto series far more rotten and violent than any piece of literature, but another could find the novel The Consumer by Michael Gira far more vile and abhorrent than anything compacted onto a disc.
ReplyDelete2. It is impossible to keep the evils away from your child’s mind, and having him or her grow up in a world they believe is perfect will cause him or her to crash as an adult, as the problem with incapability to handle violence will arise. Therefore, exposure to the more harsh components of our reality through a different, computerized reality can ease in the fact that the world isn’t perfect. I would rather my children play realistically violent games, but nothing that is completely clean and too outlandish.
3. I get a little upset when I play some certain games, but nothing to the point where I would harm someone or break something in my vicinity. At times when I play LoL I will yell, but that is as far as any sort of “aggression” goes.
1. By reading the results of the articles, I don't believe video games have enough influence to lead kids into committing crimes. Sure violent video games can increase aggressive behavior and lessens kids empathy, but those kids are not committing crimes. Violet video games have no link to criminal violence according to the American Psychological Association. Most of the games I play are violent and I don't get any criminal thoughts to hurt others when I am mad, so I don't see the connection of violent games to criminal acts. Every game has the recommended age to play, so parents should know what kind of game they are buying for their kids.
ReplyDelete2. I will allow my kids to play violent video games because I don't think that violent videos games are harmful to their development. I believe that since I grew up on violent video games I will let my kids play violent video games if they want. I won't give them these games at any age. Once they are older and can differentiate between good and bad then I will allow them to play violent games. If I see there is aggression from them and their grades are falling then the first thing I would go after would be video games though.
3. When I play violent video games I stay mellow and very rarely get frustrated or angry. I do not play many games frequently anymore. Usually if I start to get mad I will just stop playing because it is not worth my time. I do not really see myself getting aggressive from video games, but I usually play single player games. I guess it is easier to get angry while playing competitive violent games with other people. An example is when playing Call of Duty I can see myself getting mad at playing that game. I don't play it too much anyway so I guess I avoid games that are similar.
1. I do believe that to some extent, videogames can influence the behavior of children under certain circumstances. Especially if the games are explicitly shown to be violent whether it be a mature or teenage rating. Exposing children to these kinds of games is not a good thing for parents to do. I have seen plenty of examples of how kids are influenced by the content they use. The exact same reason there is a rating system for movies, the creators want to keep children from seeing it because of the possible influence that could come out of it.
ReplyDelete2. I would follow the advice of the esrb mature or teenage rating and not allow younger children to play such games. That is the entire purpose of those ratings. Those ratings really should be followed by all parents, however some are just dumb and allow their 10 year-old kids to play extremely violent video games. It just is not right in any sense of the discussion. If a game is specifically known to be violent and not kid-friendly, then it will be expected that I will not allow my kids to play it until it would be appropriate and they can be mature about it.
3. I have been influenced in the past by the games that I play on a daily basis. Not recently though because I’m much more mature than my days of pretending to hurt people because I saw it in a video game. I honestly had a few instances where I played a game and was slightly influenced by my own actions in the game. I was honestly playing games that were definitely not meant for my age. It never got to the mature rating however, it was only some teen rated games that I played. Still a similar scenario though.
1.No, I think it's the lag that makes us angry and want to punch something. Lag can make people go crazy when playing games because it's not fun when you always die. Lag is one of the worst things for gamers.
ReplyDelete2. First I would get good internet for my kids and yes, I would let my kids play violent games when at a certain age or learn to control the anger or learn to not get violent.
3. Not really, all I do it get kinda mad when it lags but I don't do anything crazy like punch a wall. I just play another game.
I don't believe that video games can make anyone agressive as in the articles that I read mentioned how video games can be a risk factor for aggressive behavior and even then they are not sure, while in the article where oxford conducted survey they showed how people who play video games for an hour shows less aggressive behavior than those who don't play video games at all.
ReplyDeleteI would allow my kids to play violent games at proper age for example letting a 10 year old play GTA V is not a good idea.
I don't think I become aggressive when I play video games, as someone already mentioned above it's the competitive aspect of the games which gets you more hyped,
1. Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why)
ReplyDeleteYes the younger they are. The less mature a kid is usually in my opinion decides how violent they can be. Before going into a violent game they have to know what is wrong and what is right in reality. Like Payday 2 is wrong but in the game it is fun. If you are mature you will enjoy it for the gameplay and not try to do it in real life.
2. Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not)
To me it always depends on age and maturity. Both are very important in deciding. I would prefer not having my kid play a first person shooter until they are older. I think it is important for them to know more of what is right and wrong.
3. Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do)
Sometimes when I get very angry at someone. It is when someone is cheating or one of my plans backfires. It makes me sad and angry and then I get aggressive. Maybe I could say I also get aggressive when I am in focus mode but otherwise I try to stay lighthearted.
1. I don’t think that videogames are linked to violence. Video games can get violent sometimes but it does not influence it. Games nowadays contain a ton of other subjects such as theft killing and even sometimes adventure. I think that violence is just something that every video game has. It really does not matter whether or not a video game has violence, no matter what there will always be a competitive edge. When people get competitive they usually get violent. Whenever I play games like madden or 2K I usually get aggressive. When you get aggressive it is almost a relief because it is sort of fun.
ReplyDelete2. I would let my kids play certain video games. Games like GTA and other violent games they won’t be allowed to play unless they can prove they are mature enough to play them, but games like tekken and street fighter are okay due to the fact that they are just fighting games and are not as graphic as GTA. I really think it would all depend on two things, one is how old my child is and number two is how mature he or she acts. If my child were to act mature than they could play any game that they wanted.
3.When I play video games I get competitive. When a person gets competitive they usually get competitive. I get somewhat violent when I play video games but not really that violent. It is more like getting angry and every one has felt that way before. When I win a game or a match I get really happy. When I lose a game I get pretty angry but not violent. Video games like Gta do not make me violent and they really don’t make other people violent. I feel like everyone has felt this way before. Even if you have never played a video game before than you have at least played tag or even hide or seek. You get angry when you are found or tagged but when you find or tag someone you feel a thrill.
1.Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why) Yes, I do believe that violent games can increase the amount of violence in younger kids. I do believe this because younger kids shouldn't really be exposed to violence because of many reasons, some kids just might think it's not even a bad thing to hurt somebody because they saw it in a video game.Also they they should watch people be dying from guns, because that's a serious thing in really life.
ReplyDelete2)Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not). I do not think I would let my kids my violent games. I mean when they turn a good age to be more mature to handle the violence in the games but if he is too younger differently not. I don't want them to be crazy killer when there older.
3.Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do). No, I really don't become aggressive when I play video game. I don't really play video games that much . I usually play with my other friends and sometimes they get mad if somebody did something bad or did a bad play but we usually just don't worry about it and keep playing because we are having fun.
1.i don't think violent video games Leeds to violent behavior because kids who play video games know that they are fake and won't do the violent acts of the game unless they are dumb.
ReplyDelete2.I would let my kids play violent games because I know how fun they are and I know how it feels to not be able to play the games the other kids are playing and I know the games are not influence me so why would they influence my kid.
I do become angry when playing video games but it's not from the violence of the game is because I am very competitive and want to win so wen I loose I get mad
1.There has been a lot of talk among parents about kids not playing violent video games because of superstition surrounding aggressive behavior from it… any kid that is from the age of 10+ should be ok playing a game like call of duty… however, it is dangerous to let a kid that may have a mental disorder play these games. In some cases they may take this very serious and end up taking aggression. All in all if you have been exposed to social playing fields as a kid and have a basic understanding of social norms then playing violent video games should not have an impact on their social behaviors to anyone.
ReplyDelete2.If I have a kid I would first teach him values in life. I would try to help him gain an understanding of his purpose and passion in life. Playing video games is a complete waist of your precious time in this one life we have. If you have a goal in life then playing video games will only hinder that time it takes you to reach that goal. Correspondingly if your goal is to be a professional gamer then that doesn't apply. Furthermore I would teach my kid to always move towards his goals and not play games.. but I'd also say violent games like boxing can teach you how to fight to a certain extent and games like halo can show you how to stay alive.
3.My childhood sadly consisted of 4 hrs of call of duty a day… I played so much and tried to look up all the tricks to get a killer kill to death ratio. But for me, playing these violent shooting games didn't make me more aggressive at all, it was rather the fact that playing any game got me into a state were I didn't want to talk to anyone while I was playing and got very grouchy towards my parents when playing. Yet I was actually less aggressive than I am now because of those games. I'd be isolated and had social anxiety because of it.
1. Based off the type of child that is playing the game it could lead to violence in the future of that child's life. If the child is awkward and strange then they should not play violent video games because it could lead them to dangerous impulses. Parents should monitor kids when playing violent video games.
ReplyDelete2. Most likely I would let them play violent video games but when they are 12 or older because it is not good to expose children to violent things at early ages because it could mess with them and change them forever.
3. I sometimes get angry during violent video games but that is only because things aren't going my way but I would never get angry enough to brake things and have a tantrum over a violent video game.
1. I believe that it is definitely possible that video games could increase violent behavior in kids, but only in a very small amount of children. The kids that do actually get very violent over video games probably already have underlying problems, and maybe a video game could “awaken” those problems, but it is certainly not very common or likely to happen to the average kid at all.
ReplyDelete2. It depends on the video games. I would certainly let my kids play certain games, but I would have to approve them, and I obviously wouldn’t let them play anything terribly bad when they aren’t old enough to. I think video games are actually calming and a good way to use your brain if you wouldn’t be doing anything else, depending on the game.
3. I do become angry when playing video games to a point. They never make me really mad, but if something very aggravating happens in a game, for instance dying to something that I shouldn’t have, I would possibly become mad at myself for doing something that I could have avoided, however I would never actually become aggressive due to playing video games. Also, it really depends on the game, if I’m playing a game and just relaxing, I’m probably not going to get mad at it, but if I’m playing a competitive game, I’m more likely to get annoyed at something that happens.
1. I do think that violent video games can increase violent behavior in children. The video games may give an outline of how a person is supposed to be and children may want to resemble the video game character. I wouldn't really say that it contributes to criminal acts cause I don't think that a kid would go that far and also you have to take into consideration their surroundings that could also contribute to violent behavior and/or criminal acts.
ReplyDelete2. Sure, I would let my kids play violent video games. I would allow them to play any game they want as long as it isn't like the most violent game and if my kids do start showing violent behavior I can just take that game away and straighten them out. But I think that the violence in video games isn't really from video games but the kids surroundings and also how the parents raised the kid.
3. I would't say that I become aggressive from video games but im sure others would think so. For example, sometimes the game can be stupid and be laggy or buggy and I would get frustrated or annoyed about it and others would just think that it makes me aggressive so I think its just about point of view. Also with online games you can talk to the people that you are playing with and it usually gets competitive and can have trash talk but that happens in sports too and you wouldn't call that aggressive.
I do not believe that video games correlate with violence. I have been gaming since I was 4 yrs old on my PS2 and I never found myself being more aggressive because of gaming. There have been long term studies proving that video games do not make children violent. People use video games as a scapegoat for the real reasons that America's youth might be having problems with violence, it's all political.
ReplyDeleteVideo games do not cause kids to become more violent, but let's say they did then no of course not. Why would I let my child participate in something that badly influences their behavior. Video games however do not make kids more violent.
No I do not become more aggressive when playing video games. I get frustrated when I am struggling while playing a game, and they make me lazy. Video games have not made me become more aggressive, and it has helped me relieve stress and have fun with friends.
1. For me to decide this question either way, I'd need to see more convincing statistical evidence. But I'm certainly not in favor of allowing young children to play violent video games because they have the tendency to do as they see, and if all they see is violence, they will believe violence to be normal, which it isn't.
ReplyDelete2. No. I would definitely not allow my children to play violent video games. There are plenty of video games with violence far more muted that can be just as fun. My child would be playing one of those, if anything.
3. I sometimes do. When the game calls for it, I will shoot or stab another player without hesitation. I do keep this aggression confined to playing video games, so it is limited to just playing these sorts of games. It's important to be watchful of how aggressive one is becoming, as well.
1.)Oh joy this ever present “problem” that we have ongoing rises again. I’ve done enough research due to projects in the past few years that I really can say I do not believe that video games are the primary catalyst for violence in children. Yes, some children are a little exposed to violent material like that earlier on as we go, but that really doesn’t seem to make that much of a difference in the grand scheme of things. And honestly, the “brilliant minds” behind these studies should really learn to look at other games that aren’t as violent, as basing their studies around 2 or 3 different video games really can’t give good results, I’d say. Bunch of di’kuts.
ReplyDelete2.)Yes, I really would, although it depends on the kind of game. If it’s something like Call of Duty or some other extreme game, then I’d really try to limit their exposure to it until they are old enough to understand. But so long as I can get the point across in them to not replicate what they see there, unless they play a game that’s all filled to the brim with good stuff, like some games actually have. But yeah, I can’t say I’d be too concerned with it. Might be a little biased because I’ve been gaming myself since I was about 3, but I find I’m not exactly a serial killer, nor do I express any signs that I might become one, so I think it’s clear. More to the point, I’d obviously let them start playing something non-violent, best course of action to introduce the children to gaming would be to have them start Kingdom Hearts. Can’t go wrong playing a game with Disney characters.
3.)I kind of have in the past, but long since I’ve dialed it down. Sure I still get more on the competitive side, but I don’t exactly get mad to the point of blind rage. I find it’s best to, if playing a game that can’t be paused, just keep myself calm and play some nice music familiar to myself while doing what needs to be done in the game.
1. I do not believe that videogames can increase violent behavior and cause kids to become criminals. If it’s not video games it’s movies, tv, or comic books. The only way a video game would cause a kid to be violent would be if the kid had some sort of mental health issue in the first place. It also may be that aggressive kids will tend to play aggressive video games then those who aren't aggressive.
ReplyDelete2. It depends on the age. I wouldn’t let my 8 year old kids play games intended for mature audiences. It also depends if they can tell reality from fantasy. If a kid can do that then they can play video games, if they’re the right age.
3. I rarely become aggressive while playing a video game. If I do, I would just get upset and forget about whatever made me upset in the first place when I stop playing the game.
1) No, I do not think that the video games themselves make kids violent. It is the lack of control that parents exercise over their kids. They let their kids do whatever they want and essentially let them get addicted to the video games, and just like anything else you are addicted to (drugs, memes, Chlorox Bleach) you go through a withdrawal of sorts.
ReplyDelete2) Yes I would because I know they themselves to not make the kids violent, and I would exercise more control over their time spent of video games, because it is that that contributes to their violence.
3) No because I am not some degenerate like the author of this blog topic clearly is :). JK. In all seriousness I dont get violent because I can control my anger.
1. I do no think video games can make kids violent because, video games are very fiction and extreme. The chances that the kids will bring that into reality is very slim.
ReplyDelete2. I would still let my kids play video games even tho it is violent because video games are fun and they wanna have fun.
3. When i am playing video games, i scream and rage but i do not become violent because at the end of the day it is just a video game and it should not be taken violently.
It really depends on the context, if a child is raised correctly with the right morals and with no bad intentions, then i believe it does not affect them and it actually makes them smarter. learning different lifestyles and a different way to look at things especially involving violence is not a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely would let my children play violent games, because i know for a fact that i am going to raise my children correctly and with the right state of mind. if they know right from wrong then there is nothing wrong with violent video games.
I will be completely honest, i use to get very angry at video games and i have gotten past that because i have become a lot smarter and had more experience with life so i believe that i am not aggressive over video games anymore. i wasn't raised in the way i am describing so i want to do better for my kids.
1. There was a study a couple months that proved that video games did not make kids violent. It is only how you take in that violence. If you know it is wrong you will think nothing of it.
ReplyDelete2. If it cause them to become aggressive then no way. A normal child is bad enough.
3. I become aggressive when people are being stupid like any other time.
1. Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why)i mean they can be violent but i don’t think enough to cause so to do criminal acts and make them do it it’s just stuff they feel like they can do
ReplyDelete2. Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not)yes i would but if it's too violent i would take it away from him like instantly
3. Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do)
Sometimes yes i do it's just out of my instinct to do it.
1. Do you believe that violent video games can increase violent behavior and criminal acts with kids? (Explain why)
ReplyDeleteWell as violent as some games may be, I personally do not support the claim that they are linked to criminal behavior or acts because it comes down to the person, not what they play.
2. Would you let your kids play violent games knowing that it may cause them to become aggressive? (Why or why not)
Yes, because I would raise my child to know not to do the things they do in games and even if the game is a bit graphic and violent, video games are proven to improve someone's dexterity, hand-eye coordination, it builds one's reaction time, (ex. via quick time events like a specific input of buttons at given times)
3. Do you become aggressive while playing video games? (Explain what you do)
I become slightly "heated" when I play some games when things aren't working like how they are supposed to, if I am paired with people who refuse to do what they need to do, or when someone interrupts me during a very important moment.
1.) No I do not believe that violence is linked with video game usage. I've done a few assignments on this, and researched many studies done on it and there is no actual link to video game violence and real violence. The thought that video games make kids violent is just a myth created by over protective parents wanting an excuse to make video games seem like the devil.
ReplyDelete2.) No I wouldn't let them play video games if it made them aggressive. But because it doesn't actually do that, I'd still let them play.
3.) I sometimes do because I can get frustrated, but that can be brought out by pretty much any activity, especially one that's competitive. It's not that video games are the actual cause.
1. Personally I don't believe violent video games are the cause of teens and children's behavior does not cause criminal acts. It has been proven that crimes with young adults has been down since 1996 meanwhile video game sales have been soaring since then. In my personal opinion crimes come down to a person's behavior and mental health.
ReplyDelete2. I would probably do the same thing as my parents did with me. I would wait until I see my child can handle and understand that video games are video games and not real life. Then I would trust them to not follow the video games examples like GTA. I would also let them play as video games help with stress and even builds dexterity.
3. Yes, I have become aggressive while playing some video games. This doesn't make video games made though. Many other activities I do get me aggressive just like video games.
1. I do think some games can cause a bit of violence because games can be very competitive just like normal sports can be with the fans. But I do not think this could cause someone to do crimes. I mean maybe kids can be inspired by some games but that's on the parents for letting them play such violent games at a young age. This would also depend on what kind of genre game you are playing weather its violent RPG or violent competitive. Many games cause many different problems.
ReplyDelete2. I would never let my kids play violent games at a young age because their minds are still growing and exposed to the open world. I would maybe let them play a little once I know they are mature enough to handle the games and not go insane or addicted. I would maybe start them off in a more adventurous game that is player friendly and single player. I would probably limit their time on online games because they can meet other people that could change their attitude or many just get bullied. Limit your kids exposure to the internet because it may change their looks on things.
3. I only get aggressive when the other player is being mean and annoying or when its a really competitive game. I would also get frustrated a lot when it comes to killing bosses in games such as Dark Souls. That game would piss off any casual. You gotta get good to play those games. But I would only get mad at games that are competitive and I get dumb team members or just games that allow the other side to be annoying and unfair.
1. I will say yes and no because, kids sometimes know what is a game and what is not and parents(hopefully) that what characters do in video games(ex: Gta V and Saint rows IV) is would not be possible in real life and will get them in serious trouble.
ReplyDelete2. Just depends on what type of video game it is. If it is a type of game like GTA than no, but if it is fantasy, or historical like C.O.D WWII it would teach my kids the history of WWII.
3. No.
1)No i do not believe that violent video games cause kids of young age to commit criminal acts because are smart enough to tell what is OK to do in a game than real life.
ReplyDelete2)I would let my own kids play violent video games if they wanted because i would trust them not to do what they see people do in the games that he or she plays.
3)Yes sometimes i would get really angry if i was high up in the game then someone would kill me but i wouldn't go out shooting people.
1)No i do not believe that violent video games cause kids of young age to commit criminal acts because are smart enough to tell what is OK to do in a game than real life.
ReplyDelete2)I would let my own kids play violent video games if they wanted because i would trust them not to do what they see people do in the games that he or she plays.
3)Yes sometimes i would get really angry if i was high up in the game then someone would kill me but i wouldn't go out shooting people.