Do Video Games Introduce Dangerous Ideas?
When you see your children playing video games, do you ever wonder what impact those games may be having on their young minds? There have been some high profile cases where young adults appear to have been influenced by video games, movies and television shows. As a result of concerns that arise, there is now a ratings system in place for games. This allows parents to see whether a particular game is really suitable for their children. Once you have a game within the household, of course, it’s over to you when it comes to supervision. So should you worry? It’s important to remember that many households now have a games console. Children are frequently using these and most of them are playing quite happily. There’s no real sign of damage towards them or the wider community, although some would suggest that it’s a shame that kids now spend too much time indoors. When we’re discussing potential concerns, these tend to focus upon violence. It’s easy to see why this should be a worry. We do
