Debate: Are Violent Video Games Harmful?

VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT GOOD FOR THOSE WHO PLAY THEM       

First, violent video games can make kids act more violent and aggressive. A psychologist named Craig A. Anderson said, "One study reveals that young men who are habitually aggressive may be especially vulnerable to aggression effects.” Also, I have personally witnessed some very aggressive kids who I know play lots of violent video games. Plenty of studies have linked violent video game play to aggression. Studies also show that kids who play violent video games often develop anger problems.

Second, it can affect kids mentally in the wrong way. Research has shown that kids who play violent games have more violent thoughts. Another thing research tells us about this subject is that people who play violent games are likely to have or experience anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Imagine how it can make people feel inside, they may feel angry, depressed and sad. I think that we all can agree that we do not like to feel those feelings.

Third, it can affect how you interact with your family members. For example, if you are used to being aggressive while playing violent video games you may start to act this way towards family members. That will become a problem for the family. Also, those violent video games influence can ruin your relationships with your parents. If you talk disrespectfully to them and if how you treat them is disrespectful you will not have a healthy relationship with them.

Fourth, another reason violent video games are harmful is that they don’t teach you the real consequences for violent behavior. For example, in a video game shooting someone may get you rewards, such as money, new weapons or vehicles etc. But, in real life, it will ruin your relationships with others, it could cost you your job, and even cause you to get arrested and go to jail. In a game if you kill someone they can just respawn but in real life they are gone and can't come back.

 

So, in conclusion I believe that violent video games aren’t good for those who play them. First, violent video games can make kids act more violent and aggressive. Second, it can affect kids mentally in the wrong way. Third, it can affect how you interact with your family members. Fourth, violent video games are harmful because they don’t teach you the real consequences for violent behavior. So thank you for reading and I hope this essay helped your view on what games you should play.

by Devin

SOURCES

• Healthline.com

• Frontiersin.org

• Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov