“Exposure to violent games increases aggressive emotions.” In one study, “students who where more addicted to violent video games were significantly more likely to be in a bad mood before, during, and after play than were non-addicted students.” (Walsh)
Parents that allow their young children to play violent games on the internet and game consoles cause violent and aggressive behavior in their child. “The growth of electronic games has not been without controversy, however. The subset of games that feature violence, gore, and antisocial behavior has raised concern among parents, educators, child advocates, medical professionals, and policy makers. For this simple fact that some children do not have a mature enough mind set to know that the games they are taking part in playing aren’t reality or meant to be taken seriously. Younger children are definitely too young to not be influenced by the negative content on such games. Especially if they are allowed to play these games as young children.
“In a study of 8th and 9th graders, students who played more violent video games were also more likely to see the world as a hostile place, to get into frequent arguments with teachers, and to be involved in physical fights.” (Walsh)
The effect violent video games can have on children is a treacherous thought. Children that have been exposed and influences by violent video games tend to be aroused a lot and have a