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Does violent video games give kids bad ideas or none at all?
Speak your mind, I would like to see everyone's views
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Does violent video games give kids bad ideas or none at all?
Speak your mind, I would like to see everyone's views
I think it's a bad idea for kids to play. To much violent in this society kids learned from their friends and TV plus the stuff they play on their video game.
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No I dont think they do. They might make them swear a little more than normal but doesnt make them violent.
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I think it is influencial and gives them ideas. But, responsible parenting is what it all boils down too. Gotta talk to your kids daily.
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Absolutely yes, no one sees it but look at kids today, compared to the 60's and 70s.
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I've taken three psychology classes, and they all emphasize the impact that video games and television have on children. They want to mimic what they see... and if they're playing videogames like gta.... then yes I think they do give them bad ideas.
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responsible parenting is what it all boils down too. Gotta talk to your kids daily.
Exactly!!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Everyone always wants to blame something or someone else for their own actions. Take responsibility for your own actions people
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In a related story....does internets give oyu bad grammur?
/sarcasm
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Based on my observation of children and grand children. When they start playing violent video games there is definately a correlation between their behavior becoming more violent. Unless another influence modifys the behavior being developed by the violent video games they will continure to develope this violent behavior into later life with the undeisrable consequences of becoming just another violent product of their violent environment. After all we are all influenced by the enironment that we grow up in.
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Children learn very quckly, and it seems there are more prone to do wrong than right. I believe violent videos do influence children to become more violent themselves.
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Hi everyone!! :wave:
I think we could all agree that it all starts with whom >>(adults)>> letting the kids get away with what they may say or do after hearing or seeing something or someone. I remember as a kid that my mom would not permit any cursing or swearing. No sexually movies, Horror, Violent or anything that was not for kids.
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ok im 18 now and when i was a kid i watched things like power rangers and as a teen played somewhat violent video games but if your parents raise you correctly and your not mentally messed up you go wow thats *bleep* cool. you dont go IMA GET GUN AND SHOOT MY BROTHER he will come back to life after i reset life just like in the video game. so i guess maybe violent video games give insane people ideas but normal people will turn out fine
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i guess violent games give kids bad ideas but not just that
i believe that the kids imitate things such as the environment around them like their situation at home or maybe their parents responsibility buying violent games for them o.O
As long as their parents teach them properly from what is wrong or right and give as much attention to them. :angel12: they wont grab a gun and murder ppl lol ::)
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I think it a bad idea to have kids look and play such video games. Bad ideas are passed on in group setting and from they friends in the school yard. It only takes an agreement to make a bad idea work. Example four kids sitting around one may say 9lets beat him up). If no-one says anything its blow in the air. If one agree then more will follow.
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I dont think video games directly affect children acting violent.
I think that parents should teach children the difference between reality and video games from a young age, and if they can't do that, they shouldn't let them play the games.
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NO THEY DONT!!!!! watch this video and let Penn n Teller tell u why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSQOLXaoIU
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Video games have nothing to do with it, Kids were watching violent acts before they were playing them. I grew up playing doom,Resident evil,Mortal Kombat,duke nukem 3d. Granted those are no grand theft autos.
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again with this , smh , so corny of corp. america to point the finger at the entertainment and not the parents , at the end of the day its the person who controls themselves not the product
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No Violent Video Games Dont Give Kids Bad Ideas. if a kid thinks its ok steal a car or shot someone cause it was in a video game, I am sorry but video games might not be his biggest problem.
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:eyeroll: please if they did then what does that tell you about the parents?
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Hi,
I play violent games daily, but I am still what I am after games. IMHO it is up to the parents that will ultimately influence the child, speaking from experience.
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No, they learn it from the adults around them long before they're able to play video games.
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They desensatize them to violence a little, but so does a lot of the media nowadays. It depends on the age they're at whether they should be allowed to see things like that, and parents really need to start paying attention to the ratings on the box.
No, a "mature" game is not for your 12 year old to play.
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I do not believe so..I have three kids all have played and play some violent games and they are really good well rounded kids..I think if parents do not take the time to open a dialog on things like video game violence and ect..then it could be a problem it is not the games,music or what ever else seems to get the blame it is parents and how they relate and talk with their kids
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I do agree that video games are the partical cause of kids behavior along with the parents
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I think perhaps the only way to end this debate forever would be to have a truman show kind of experiment. 4 babies, 2 grow up playing violent video games, and 2 do not even know video games exist
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Not really...Peer pressure I believe contributes the most to bad behavior. Kids pressure one another to drink alcohol, into using drugs, having sex. They pressure one another into doing stupid stunts, and bulling. Television also contributes to bad behavior. Just look at the filthy shows like Gossip Girls, The Real World, Jersey Shore and The Wild Boys. As far as violent video games, I don't think kids will go out shooting one another because of a game, but they might if they have bad influences, and if they come from a broken home with absolutely no guidance and if they hang around the wrong crowds.
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I believe it does in addition to violent movies. It makes it harder for children to know the difference between reality and fiction.
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Bad parenting leads to bad behavior...plain and simple.
I let my kids play all of my games. And they understand each and everyone. They know right from wrong and what is real and fiction.
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NO THEY DONT!!!!! watch this video and let Penn n Teller tell u why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSQOLXaoIU
Agreed. Video games do not turn kids violent.
I believe it does in addition to violent movies. It makes it harder for children to know the difference between reality and fiction.
If children cannot tell the difference between reality and fiction, this is not a reason to blame video games and movies. This is when parents should step in and do something.
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Well if you're kid is hyper for example has ADD or ADHD I don't recommend violent video games as these types of games makes them more hyper than what they already are. The reason why I bring up ADD is because my brother had it when he was younger. He's 21 now and he still tends to get hype. They tend to get a lot more frustrated when they don't pass a certain level. I think parents should really follow the content rating on the package. Don't buy a 6 yr. old a game that's intended for ages 13 and up.
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Bad parenting leads to bad behavior...plain and simple.
I let my kids play all of my games. And they understand each and everyone. They know right from wrong and what is real and fiction.
:wave: OMG! I agree with you!! 100%! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
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NO THEY DONT!!!!! watch this video and let Penn n Teller tell u why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSQOLXaoIU
Agreed. Video games do not turn kids violent.
If children cannot tell the difference between reality and fiction, this is not a reason to blame video games and movies. This is when parents should step in and do something.
Exactly!
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I think it is influencial and gives them ideas. But, responsible parenting is what it all boils down too. Gotta talk to your kids daily.
i agree. i played grand theft auto when i was younger and i have never stolen a car, shot a hooker, sold drugs, or started a gang war. that's because my parents taught me the difference between entertainment and reality, the difference between right and worng, and the difference between actions in a video game versus real life where there are consequences for our actions. i limit the amount of video games my 10yr son plays because i'd rather he read or play games that challenge him intellectually, but not because i think he is getting ideas from his games
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i think that video games gives a negative idea to a child because they make the games look so real like everyday life. And some parents dont watch what their kids do . they buy these games sometimes dont look at the rating. Kids sometimes cant distinguish video world from real world. and they immitate those things.
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In some cases, violent videos can make a child act out, but its up to the parent to control what their children watch. They are just too impressionable.
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Does violent video games give kids bad ideas or none at all?
Speak your mind, I would like to see everyone's views
I personally think that video games are somewhat to blame for kids and their ideas but so are some of the violent television shows they watch. But in another way if you talk to your children on a regular basis and have them understand that everything they see is not always true.
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definitely sends a not so positive message.....
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I don't think it's good but as long as they can tell the difference between whats real and not real, then they should be fine.
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yes especially if they are yound kids.. they act out what they see and it is very disturbing.