Video Games

Growing up playing video games was a hobby that children loved to do but understood that it was just that, a game. This is not the case in today’s society. The video games are becoming much more graphic and violent. Games are now exposing children to weapons, sex, and violent actions. For example, the newest version of Grand Theft Auto have the children play a pimp and they are able to purchase prostitutes. After some time, the player asks the prostitute if they have their money. If not, they are able to beat the girl.
The God Father is also a video game now. As I watched my younger sister play the game, I was shocked to see how extreme the violence really was on the game. Even my 3 year old nephew was so attracted to the game. He did not move for hours. He even attempted to mock some of the shooting scenes he had witnessed in the game. I believe that video games are healthy for children as long as they are monitored. When the violence becomes too graphic and the concepts are extremely negative, that’s when it becomes a problem.