The effects of video games on children Technology today has progressed rapidly from generation to generation. Children and young adults love video games and the latest gadgets. Video games have been available to customers for 30 years. They are a unique way to entertain individuals because they encourage players to become part of the game's storyline. Victor Strasburger, author of "Children, Adolescents and the Media," said: "The growing popularity of video games has sparked a debate among parents, researchers, video game producers and policy makers regarding the potential harmful effects of video games on children. » Currently in the Bahamas you can normally see laptops and gaming consoles at home, in community centers and in schools. Video games are a pleasant and effective source of inspiration for children. They are natural teachers for them. Children find video games very engaging because of their cooperative nature, they actively participate in them and it rewards their skillful play. These facts suggest that video games could have significant effects on children. Additionally, children can learn spatial and visual attention skills through video games. Video games these days require players to pay constant attention to the game rather than actively watching a movie. Game designers have made today's games so realistic that players get lost in the game for hours. Could this be a good thing for Bahamian children? Focusing on young people, what effects do these games have on their development and progression into adulthood? Video games have both positive and negative impacts on adolescents. Video games can have positive effects on children and promote higher-level thinking. Whatever the video...... middle of paper ...... my may have. Likewise, video game stores should refuse to sell violent video games rated above 18 to minors. Playing a violent game for hours each day could increase aggressive behavior and constitute a negative obsession for children. However, various video games can be beneficial for children. Some games improve visual attention skills and critical thinking skills of teenagers, which will be an advantage for them in the future. Guardians should be curious about the video games their children play and watch them from start to finish. Additionally, people should talk about the strengths and weaknesses of different characters in the game. This will help them transfer their understanding of these characteristics to the real world. Most importantly, parents should discuss media violence and the differences between games and the real world with their children...