Effects of Video Games on Children

The Effects of Video Games on Children Video games have always been under constant scrutiny by parents, doctors, and the media, just like anything in history that has had a profound impact on society, especially on children. Video games became an immediate attraction since the moment they were introduced into the world. The games can allow the player to become any character they could ever dream of, whether the character is from their favorite sport or from their favorite movie. It allows a child’s imagination to stretch far beyond the real world and connect with other players from across the globe who share the same interest, satisfying every fantasy. Now more than ever, children choose to spend their time alone, inside their house playing games, rather than spending time running around outdoors with their friends. This is where the concerned parents and doctors come into play. Some professionals say that these games could cause damage to a young child’s brain and cause them to become anti-social. Video games can also have a profound effect on a child’s view of the real world, making it difficult for them to evaluate what is real and what is fantasy. They can also become a distraction from responsibilities and waste time that children should be used toward bettering themselves and their education. Some video games can even include extreme violence, sexual content, and obscene language, which has resulted in regulation. On the other hand, video games can sometimes be educational and helpful with developing skills that reach far beyond what they learn in school. Technology has become key for the survival of our society and there are new technological developments every day. We, especially as Americans, have become almost too reliant on technology. Video games have become a good way to introduce children to our always advancing world, which will make it easier for them to adapt to new electronics faster and more efficiently. Even though video games can be