Effects of Video games on Children

A large debut has begun to rise between videogames and the violent behaviour they may cause. Some parents have claimed since their child began playing videogames they have become more and more aggressive. Many studies have been done over this topic and it’s shown that the violence in video games do affect children of younger ages. Even though studies have been shown to increase violent behaviour in children, positive impacts can also be seen. When your child plays video games, it gives his brain a real workout. In many video games, the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking. Some of the major noticeable impacts would be the ability to follow instructions, problem solving and logic, hand-eye coordination, and multitasking . Ever-improving technology also provides players with better graphics that give a more realistic virtual playing experience. This quality makes the video game industry a powerful force in many children's lives. However, numerous studies show that video games, especially ones with violent content, make teens more aggressive. Part of the increase in aggressive behavior is linked to the amount of time children are allowed to play video games. In one study, a majority of teens admitted that their parents do not impose a time limit on the number of hours they are allowed to play video games.
The study also showed that most parents are unaware of the content or the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating of the video games their children play. There are 3 major rating in
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the U.S. They consist of “E” for Everyone, “T” for teens, and “M” for mature. Most parents are unaware that their child may be playing a game not suitable for their age.
The interactive quality of video games differs from passively viewing television or movies because it allows players to become active participants in the game's universe. Players may be forced to be engaged in acts of violence and are then rewarded by getting to