killer7

Date Added:Mon 10th Aug 2009 22:55

i think of it as a maturity aspect and those who are mature enough to play those kinds of video games are also mature enough to not let it affect their lives in a violent manner. thats what the game ratings are for. younger kids cannot even buy video games which are rated mature because its not meant for them for the simple reason that they are not yet mature enough to accept the content in the game.

Date Added:Fri 20th Feb 2009 13:25

Yeah, but the gun helps, doesn't it? Otherwise you'd just be running around shouting "bang!" at everyone.

Seriously though, on the violence thing. There are a lot of studies out there, none of which are anywhere near conclusive.

As a games reviewer, you'd be shocked by the amount of times I speak to parents who willfully let their children play Grand Theft Auto games or even buy it for them. Parents often see games as an easy babysitting tool and then think nothing more of it but, like films or books, parents should be aware of what their kids are playing and whether or not it's appropriate.

The amount of time they allow children to play is also important. Often children who play games excessively may have problems at school such as alienation from their peers or, indeed, from society itself. Games become an escape from these pressures and if a child does show this sort of behaviour, then it's important for parents to confront it head-on before it becomes a bigger problem. 

Date Added:Mon 03rd Nov 2008 18:24

i agree my two children both of 13 consatly fight as punishment i took away their video games for 3 weeks their behavior improved so much. i haven't given their games back!!

Date Added:Mon 03rd Nov 2008 18:22

i want to stop violent video games if you have children and you are letting them play on this violent trash then i insist you stop them if you agree with this then please post a comment even if it just says "yes i agree" then it will be very helpfull in my efforts to takle the growing violence in the next generation

Date Added:Mon 03rd Nov 2008 18:13

i am doing a project into violent behavior in young children this opens a hole new topic into which i am reaserching this list was very helpful