Are violent video games affecting minors? Many studies have shown that violent video games have been affecting the behaviour in a negative way. Children that play violent video games become more aggressive. Due to this, many schools have had an increase in bullying, fighting and aggressive behavior. As a result of this the following question is being asked, “Should violent video games be sold to minors?” The simple answer to this question is no. Violent video games should not be sold to minors as they increase violent behavior, can result in mass killings, and elevate aggression.
Playing violent video games causes more aggression, bullying, and fighting. 60% of middle school boys and 40% of middle school girls who played at least one Mature-rated game hit or beat up someone. According to an article published by The New York Times, most children aged thirteen agreed that violent video games increase fighting and bullying. Several peer-reviewed studies have shown that children who play M-rated games are more likely to bully and cyber bully their classmates, get into physical fights, be hostile; argue with their teachers, and show
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Due to the fact that game controllers are so sophisticated and violent acts are so realistic that simulating the violent acts enhances the learning of the violent actions and behaviours. A 2015 peer-reviewed study found “compelling evidence that the use of realistic controllers can have a significant effect on the level of cognitive aggression. To further prove this point, two teenagers from Tennessee who shot at passing cars and killed one driver said to the police that they had gotten the idea from Grand Theft Auto III. To counter this argument, some might say that the sales of video games have significantly increased while violent juvenile crime rates have significantly decreased. However, it is clear that violent video games should not be sold to