Violent video games

The use of violent video games is on the rise. Once, video games depicted harmless fun with friendly characters to play with. But now, the games have become more violent at an alarming rate. And with the rise in popularity of these types of games, children are playing these graphically violent games.

Many people wonder if the violence in video games has lasting affects on users, children in particular. While video games may not necessarily maker a person more aggressive and violent, they surely can accent an already hostile personality. The constant use of violent video games make children desensitized to gross acts of violence, making them prone to conforming to violent behavior. The nature of young children is to imitate the actions of those in their surroundings. Whether it’s the parent’s actions, other children, and/or various forms of entertainment, they adopt them as their own. As a result, this molds the child’s personality.

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