Virtual MoralityIn the short article titled "Virtual Morality" by Andrew Tuplin, Tuplin compares both video games and films that violate moral beliefs according to the norm social. It supports the fact that technology is and will continue to challenge moral beliefs as well as the norm of what we consider acceptable in the real world. Personally, I consider this problem to be harmful and a threat to the way we interact with the world on a daily basis. These so-called “fantasy worlds” confuse young minds and allow them to create their own image of what is both morally right and wrong in society. This essay will explain why I think children should not be allowed to participate in violent video games and movies because the violence they learn about will eventually find its way into society one way or another . In Tuplin's first paragraph he states that technology is increasingly testing the limits of moral behavior and what we believe to be morally right (Tuplin, 2008). He states that fantasy worlds allow players to live a life without rules because morality does not exist in a virtual world (Tuplin, 2008). Games that promote death, violence and sexual domination are some of the most popular choices in America and that being said, I find it fair to say that the majority of Americans find these games as well as violence both fun and entertaining . I can't say I completely agree with Tuplin as I think these games can be beneficial both for escaping reality and for stress relief during stressful times. However, I think there needs to be an age limit and enforcement for such violent games and movies. .In addition, Tuplin points out that those players who play games like "Grand Theft Auto"...... middle of paper ...... with unlimited advanced technological opportunities, we will continue to see problems in this area. Children are exposed to technology from the age of two. It's easier for a parent to hand their child an iPad rather than teach them alone. Again, I say that the blame is not necessarily the technology but rather the fault of the parents who have allowed technology to take over the mental development of a young child. Works Cited Boulanger, Amy. “How Video Games Can Help Kids Succeed in School.” Medical Daily. (2013): no. page. Internet. January 20, 2014. Lah, Kyung. "Video game 'RapeLay' goes viral amid outrage." www.cnn.com. CNN, March 31, 2010. Web. January 20, 2014. Rosenstand, Nina. The moral of the story. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2013. 56, 91-92. Print.Tuplin, Andrew. “Virtual morality”. Liberation from need. October 11, 2008: b. page. Internet. January 20. 2014.