10 Reasons Violent Video Games Contribute To Youth Violence

10 Reasons Violent Video Games Contribute To Youth Violence
10 Reasons Violent Video Games Contribute To Youth Violence

10 Reasons Violent Video Games Contribute To Youth Violence

For most of the population under the age of 40 it will seem as though computer games have been around their whole lives.  From the beginning with simple (yet addictive) games like pong games have morphed to become fully immersive real world environments in which a person can lose themselves for an hour or two (or perhaps more) a day.

People who grew up playing Snake, Pac-man or Donkey Kong or even early experiential games like TIE Fighter but who have not played some of the more modern games might be shocked at how realistic the gaming experience is today.  Add in an internet connection that allows real time play and communication with other gamers and it really is a very different experience.  Many games might be harmless fun but some contain some very disturbing scenarios indeed.

Gaming is a part of modern life whether we like it or not, 97% of US children play video games of one sort or another but the sad truth is that approximately 50% of these games contain violent scenarios that, when enacted, reward the player.  We firmly believe that playing such games can contribute to a whole host of problems that result in negative impacts for society and that therefore they have no place on the shelves of American shops (or online warehouses).

We believe that violent video games should be banned and after reading our 10 compelling reasons we think you will agree with us.

10The US Military Use Video Games To Teach Troops To Kill

The military trains its soldiers with video games. And even uses video games to kill. Drones kill just like a real life video game.

9Video Games With A Negative Attitude Towards Women Encourage Such Attitudes In Real Life

Video games only display women as 1 dimensionally and usually as a sexpot.

8People Who Play Violent Video Games Tend To Have Lower Empathy And Are Less Kind

Gamers are crabby.

7Playing Violent Video Games Desensitizes People to Violence In Real Life

Violent video game players lack empathy.

6Children Imitate The Actions Of Characters From The Games And Find It Difficult To Separate Reality And Fantasy

Gamers can’t separate real life from fantasy.

5Psychologists Believe Playing Violent Video Games Is A Risk Factor For Aggressive Behavior

Gamer kids become more violent.

4Many Of Those Responsible For Mass Shootings Were Found To Have Played Violent Video Games

Mass shooters play violent video games.

3Playing Violent Video Games Causes An Increase In Violent Behavior In Real Life

Violent video gamers are prone to bullying

2Video Games Encourage Violent Behavior

Violent video games encourage violence.

1Violent Video Games Allow Children To Be More Effective When Engaged in Violent Behavior

Violent video games train killers