It is, therefore, unfair, and biased claiming video games; a recent addition to society lead to juvenile crime (Ferguson, 2007). Crime by youth is as a result of various reasons such as lack of parental supervision, poverty, and lack of education. Thus, video game exposure is not the sole cause of violence (Craig, 2013). Sales of video games have more than quadrupled from 1995 to 2008 while the arrest rate for juvenile murders fell by 71.9% and that
However, as games become more realistic, the question of if violence and adult content that is portrayed in games could potentially have a negative consequence on its user. There has been much speculation on whether or not video games over the years are causing children and teenagers harm. Experiments have been conducted to show a link between video games and aggressive behavior. Sure it’s easy to point a finger at something to be the cause of children committing criminal activity, such as the media, but where are the facts. Despite these accusations, I would tend to argue that games are not as harmful as so many may think, but instead very beneficial.
Do violent video games lead to actual violence and increased aggression? Some feel that they don’t have any correlation while others feel that they are a direct cause. I believe that that violent video games increase aggression & violence because these gaming systems are mostly played by young children who are easily influenced and create a thin line between reality & fiction. According to Pediatric Nursing volume 26 issue 6 most children of both genders prefer games with violent content. When electronic video games were first introduced in the late 1970’s, they were basic animated interactive games such as Atari’s Pong.
I personally do not agree with the article. I believe that the article was well researched though. The article is generally about the effects of video games on the younger generation. The video games single out Caucasian young people. According to the article, before video games became popular only African American young people caused problems.
She also writes some about politicians and the Juvenile Justice system. Sternheimer points to other possible reasons for the violent acts of the youth such as, the home life. While it may be that juvenile crimes have declined and personal backgrounds effect actions, it cannot be said this proves video game violence has no effect on youth. Sternheimer begins by explaining how video games violence has become a “folk devil” (204) to explain unexplainable happenings of youth shootings and this is just the one to follow the many other explanations the media and politicians have given for problem youth. She then brings up the issue of unnerving newspaper headlines such as “Bloodlust Video Games Put Kids in the Crosshairs” (205).
In fact, not many adults over 35 are video game players. Although I don't agree, It is said that video game violence is the reason that today's world is so violent. I do not think that video games promote violence. Despite video games being in every country, the crime rates vary in every country. If video game playing was linked to crime rates you would assume that you'd see higher crime rates everywhere.
The future of entertainment revolves around technology. Video games become more and more realistic. The main consumers for violent video games are teens. These games encourage killing and fighting enemies. More ways of playing violent video games are created each year, but most of us have this question in mind.
Should violent video game be sold to kids under 18,I said no. why did those video game got into the child's hand,because who ever sold the video game didnt care about what will happen to the kids,all they care is money! (Main #1) However, there are a bunch of bad things about those video game, but the Most of the bad effects of video games are blamed on the violence they contain. according to a scientific study, children who play more violent video games are more likely to have increased aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and decreased prosocial helping, The effect of video game violence in kids is worsened by the games’ interactive nature. In many games, kids are rewarded for being more violent.
The act of violence is done repeatedly. Decreased negative attitudes toward violence, decreased sympathy for victims of violence and increased belief that violence is the norm are all cognitive effects of video game playing when not in moderation. However, the evidence is not consistent and this issue is far from settled. Many experts have noted that there is a decreased rate of juvenile crime which coincides with the popularity of games such as Death Race, Mortal Kombat, Doom and Grand Theft auto. Teenage players are able to leave the emotional effects of the game behind when the game is over.
Are you tired of old hags, who were abused in their childhood by their drunk dad, censoring video games because they believe it makes people as violent as their drunk dad was? We are! Since the beginning there was crime, deadly and non-deadly, but since the release of violent video games the people have finally acquired something to blame. If anything should be banned due to unsafety and violence is medicinal drugs (marijuana), fire-arms possession and the easily accessible alcoholic beverages such as beer, spirits and cocktails. There are other forms of media that are just as violent, graphical and sexual as video games, these range from movies and TV shows to music videos and even news.