Week 5-Teens Playing Video Games

It has often been said that teens who play video games tend to be more violent and aggressive that the teens that have not played. But a survey published by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has shown that video games are actually a more positive social action for teens. In my opinion, I believe in these finding because I also believe video games have become a important element in the development of a child in the 21st century. It allows a way of interaction with others because video games is mainstream now and the video game industry has adapted to the family unit by creating systems that allow members of a family to participate. For example, Rock Band which is a fun, entertaining game that is family-oriented. It allows many people to participate in that one game. As a result, it brings a family back together for quality time. Instead of the assumption that a violent game causing a child to be more violent, it can be viewed as a way of releasing stress. Maybe the violent game is a way of expression rather than actually going out in real life and causing violence which is not tolerated. In conclusion, hopefully, video games will be viewed as a positive element of society that is bringing families together and a way of releasing stress for children.