Are Video Games With Simulated Violence Perilous Or Diverting For Children And Teens?

Are violent role playing video games with simulated violence perilous or diverting for kids and teens? Many parents may ponder when trying to get there kids a new video games or they even wonder this as they play the games and yell,”Shoot out!” or say,” I’m looking for a good massacre early.” These quotes are from a high school student playing a role-playing game. Although Many may argue that these violent games are bad for kids and teens to play, others disagree. Saying that it is okay for kids and teens to play these games because role playing games with simulated violence are diverting for them. A US study found no bond between violent video games and youth violence on a long term basis. The research was lead by psychologist Christopher Ferguson and published in the Journal of Communication. They state,”Not only found that there was no link between violent media and behaviour but also questioned the methodology of previous studies suggesting the two were related.” The study shows,“less aggressive outcomes ranging from filling in the missing letters of words through delivering nonpainful noise bursts to a consenting opponent.” Showing that role playing games with simulated violence are diverting.

They study was ran by Oxford University. In their study they contradict that playing violent video games is perilous. And in fact, they think playing violent video games is a great way to give the brain respite. They state,”Playing video games can help boost teenagers’ results in crucial subjects such as maths and science, a study suggests.” This could bring a very positive effect on students and their grades. Showing that not only are violent video games a great way to give your brain a break but can also improve grades and