There are several age-appropriate video games that provide hours of fun while at the same time providing practice in logic and strategizing as well as problem solving. However the growth and rising popularity of video games has been riddled with controversy as younger and younger children get exposed to the subset of video games that feature antisocial behavior, violence and gore. There is rising concern on the effects of violent video games on children. The increasingly realistic nature of these games makes them extremely popular among children of all ages, but it is this very same realistic nature that is the cause of great anxiety.
Apprehension about violent video games is based on the assumption that they promote violence and aggression amongst young players. Extensive research has proven beyond a doubt that television violence increases aggression and violence among the children who watch it. Concern regarding violent games was originally based on these studies. However later studies show that violent video games may be more damaging than violent television primarily because of the interactive nature of video games.
Studies show that playing violent video...