Just a Game
...ames; while the media is attacking them stating that they lead to self-isolation. New research differs from previous surveys, releasing that video games are becoming increasingly popular because they can be played with friends and family. Bringing children and teens together is something that video games have been doing for a while. Dating back to the beginning of the video game industry, most video games have always been multi player games. Video games today come standard with two or more player outlets; this gives players the option of playing by themselves or with friends, which in turn most do. Additionally many of the video games that teens are turning to for social interaction are non-violent games. Including such games as MP Roller Coaster Tycoon and Sim City, these games were top sellers among families. So how do these games affect children? From my experience they do not. For Example, I play video games regularly. This is a hobby that I have had since I was in the second grade. Playing these games by myself was only something I did in the beginning, mostly after just receiving a new game. After mastering the game in a matter of hours, I invited friends over to play with me. My friends and I would play for hours on end interacting, talking, and socializing. I continue to play video games today in college with my friends. We still talk and do most of things we did when we were younger just with new and more advanced games. Next video games are being targeted unfairly. Violent video games have been a major target by society since the Littleton tragedy, which left 15 people dead. Many people have argued that the violence in video games can spew over to a child’s regular activities. Whether the video game console is placed in the family room or in the child’s room, this can have an affect on the child. While children do watch and intake what they see it is not known for certain whether the violence seen in video games actually affects children. Researchers have suggested that more needs be done before sufficient evidence can show that violence does actually cause aggression in children. Video games should not be blamed for aggression or violence in children because video games have not been directly linked to violent behavior in children. Lastly video games are covered under the first amendment. Rights given to all Americans are guaranteed to them under the Constitution of the United States. It is a clearly written law that protects everyone including video game makers. The constitution was written by the people of the United States to in order to protect, and promote the general wellbeing of the people. The fact that video games are covered under the constitution has not stopped activists from calling for reform. There have been cases against video game companies, which have been unsuccessful because of the first amendment. Some states have gone as far to pass their own laws, only eventually to have them overturned by appellate courts. Additionally some have argued that shadowing children from violent images would only inhibit the child. From my experience censoring has always been an issue. Shakespeare was one of the main authors that were...