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  • Essay / Violent video games numb children's minds

    Violent video games are undoubtedly a legalized drug for children and adolescents, numbing their thoughts and reprogramming their minds. Like a drug, it desensitizes them and makes them more prone to violence. This idea of ​​violent video games only emerged in the late 20th century and evolved from chasing enemies to drug abuse and sexual/physical violence that most young people experience and play today . These games have a detrimental impact on adolescents, causing them to eat more, become more aggressive and destroy their morals. Although some may try to challenge reality, countering that it helps them socially, like the idea of ​​teenagers taking drugs, violent video games are detrimental to their overall health and need to be addressed. To begin with, it is undeniable that young people show more aggression when playing violent video games. According to the director of the Center for the Study of Violence, Craig Anderson notes in his article: "The results, overall, were quite consistent between types of studies (experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal) and between types of visual media (televisions, films, video games). There is a significant relationship between exposure to media violence and aggressive behavior. Exposing children and adolescents (or “youth”) to violent visual media increases the likelihood that they will engage in physical aggression against another person…” (FAQ on violent video games and other media violence, 2009) . Obviously, Anderson notes in his article how the level of aggression is directly related to the quantity and intensity of video games they play. It also teaches that violence is an acceptable method of problem solving and a necessary means to achieve a goal. According to a 2009 study, young people who play...... middle of paper ......love a microphone. Additionally, a physical imbalance can lead to depression, which can play with one's emotions and prevent one from interacting positively with others. With all this foul language, one can easily overpower the jargon and express their feelings to others in the wrong way, as well as in an unprofessional and inappropriate manner. In addition, numerous studies show that being physically active ensures and improves the proper functioning of the brain, which is closely linked to the endocrine system responsible for the release of hormones. Without proper exercise, one may be depressed or grumpy and have a hormonal imbalance. Many video gamers tend to stay up late gaming, which can cause fatigue and low mood. In conclusion, video games in general can affect physical health, causing all other aspects of that person to fall..