Simulated Violent Behavior Research

Ever more occurring are kids around the world, taming their excitement by playing games or activities that include violence. Through research it has been proven that kids who take part in these activities enhance focus/attentiveness, strategic involvement, attention to detail, team skills and cooperation skills. Many adults push towards the “team building” exercises and these activities do just that. Playing simulated games that have a result of either life or death requires focus and cooperation. You need to be involved with your teammates if you are looking for survival or victory. Simulated violence in video games and activities improve many needed skills. Because of this, simulated violence activities are good for kids. Think of all the problems occurring with obesity in today’s world. Based on an article by CDC, (Centers For
The end of the year is a suitable time for most children to go outside. A concerned parent might say that it gets in the way of studying for final exams, but in fact they actually help students. According to a coach from Jesuit High School, (who has experience with kids) kids who play sports have a positive effect on grades. They become more motivated and willing to reach goals. The same exercise can be found while playing outside activities, even if they involve simulated violence. Another study conducted by Isabela Granic of Radboud University in 2013 states that simulated violence games improve attention to detail, problem solving, cooperation/communication and creativity. Think about problem solving skills. In an article named “High Jinks:Shoot-Out”2 by Guy Martin wrote on quote that “All other players are anonymous, so that in the days leading up to the game the school becomes a souk of intelligence gathering and disinformation.” This in itself involves communication. This also helps team building skills of which adults, teachers especially, push