Linda Bernstein’s article “Gaming the Console” addresses the possible effects that video gaming has on teenagers and children. The article supports both sides of the debate: whether or not video gaming has negative consequences. Ultimately, Bernstein lets the reader form his or her own opinion on the subject. Some scientists and experts claim that video gaming is harmful as it may negatively affect areas of the brain, academic and social skills, and can become highly addictive. Other experts argue that some video games are educational and have positive physical benefits.…
Video and computer games, like many popular, entertaining and addicting kid activities, are looked down on by many parents as time wasters, but why?, is it because they are harmful?, or is it simply because they are spending too much time on them instead of studying. Both have many good arguments, but I am going to write about the one in which I feel are most valid.…
The purpose of this study emphasizes on both, the positive and the negative impacts of playing video games on the teenagers. Over the last 30 years video games have made an impact on the way teenagers spend their leisure time. This research hypothesizes that social interaction, psychological, in particular aggressive behavior, health and academic performance is greatly affected by the extensive use of video gaming. The research proposal is further supported by the literature review of various articles including an article by Brandon T, which states that video games influence the beliefs and self esteem of children. In another article by Steven J Krish, it was proven that a positive relationship prevails between video gaming and self aggression, among the age groups of 11-17. In order to prove our hypothesis, both the primary and secondary research was conducted. The primary research was followed by questionnaires that were distributed among the targeted group and also an interview was conducted with a gaming technical. Our secondary research consisted of various articles. The information narrowed down brought very sensitive issues into the limelight. It was observed that almost 72 % of the teenagers suffered from acute aggression, bad grades and health issues, thus proving our hypothesis correct. However only strategic games were given a positive response as they sharpen the minds of the players but on the whole the negative effects overshadow the positive side of…
According to John DiConsiglio between 70% and 90% of teens in the United States play video games and it is said that 5% to 10% of those kids are addicted to gaming, but what about the other 80%? Although people may argue that the internet or video games cause adolescents to have antisocial personalities that isn’t necessarily true for every person. The internet and videogames can have positive impacts on both the world and people’s lives. The internet and both online and video games aren’t detrimental to adolescents’ intellectual and social development because they can be used for educational tools and they allow teens to become more involved in the world around them.…
Did you ever have a problem with your parents because of playing video games? Did you feel bad because they don’t understand the way you are thinking? That remind me of what happened to me last weekend, I was playing a video games after I finished my tasks which make my parents saying “Could you stop play this games like a kid and use your free time in something helpful? And they never tried playing video games. There are a lot of studies, which prove that most parents are against video games. In fact, video games benefits is a topic that can generate many different benefits, This essay will show how video games can help society in three main fields; workforce (business), education and healthcare.…
Video games are usual tools for the youth, especially teenagers, in the world today. They spend long hours engaging in this activity mainly when on holidays. As a result, there is so much time wasted which would otherwise translate into more productive activities such as reading and helping parents with household chores. However, the few who don’t play video games have a lot of idle time at their disposal. The wasted time could be used in activities to help in their growth and development as well as coping with life’s challenges.…
While on the other hand, video games can be very beneficial for today 's youth. Thilmarry(2012) notes that,…
Therefore, video games can have bad effects on children. We should direct our children to use diverse means of entertainment that could also be useful. Some computer games are designed to mingle education and entertainment in one package. Children should also practice other outdoor activities and socialise…
Both positive and negative effects are involved when children use video games. It is proven that video games have both a negative and a positive effect on children academically. There are basically five varieties of video games including sports, general entertainment, fantasy violence, educational games and human violence. Extensive research has been conducted since the time of its inception to study the effects of video games on children. The results of these studies have shown that there are both good as well as bad effects and consequences on children playing video games, according to the type of game they play and their level of exposure. Let us look at the possible advantages and disadvantages of gaming on children.…
According to the above data,teens often spend most of their time on games so they are affected negatively on not only health but also behaviors and studying.…
Technology today is very advanced and widely used by people in working, studying, communicating, and even for games and entertainment. Games are very popular with teenagers these days. It entertains them and made them have fun. It…
97% of todays teenagers often spend a great deal of time playing video games. These games are fun and engaging and young people often feel like playing games is a great thing to do in their spare time. Spending too much time playing video games can keep teens and young adults from being sociable and keeps them from studying. Gaming then becomes an unhealthy way of using spare time.…
In modern society, it is very common playing computer games. Even though computer games are common in our life, they have not only good effects, but also bad effects, especially to teenagers. Moreover, even though parents know that teenagers play computer games too much, they do not know that why teenagers are widely excited at computer games, and what the bad effects of computer games are. There are two main causes that teenagers play computer games too much. In addition, playing computer games too much has two main effects.…
The intention of this topic is to give awareness to my fellow students on how Online Gaming will affect our study habit and also our performances in academics , job and actions towards family and friends , and ourselves.…
Presently people, particularly adolescence, found computer gaming as more exciting way to spend their time. They allow themselves to be occupied by the rewards and satisfactions that these games offer them and unknowingly, this slowly becomes habitual and addictive.…