Your children and violent video games

However, there is a dark side to video games as well. The latest research might cause you to look a little closer at the video games your children are playing.

As an informed parent, we thought you should know about the risks between kids and violent video games. Why?

Because the American Psychological Association now considers violent video games a risk factor for aggression. With the rise of school violence, you can see why this is a major concern.

What did they find?

Get the facts about your children and violent video games

• Studies have shown that playing violent video games can increase aggressive thoughts, behaviors and feelings in your children.
• Violent video games can have short-term and long-term results on your children’s behavior.
• Violent video games can also desensitize children and reduce feelings of empathy for others.
• The studies show that these video games can have a detrimental effect on both boys and girls.

Does this mean that all games are bad?

No, not at all. Many video games are educational and wholesome for the entire family. This study warns against children and teens playing competitive violent video games.

Of course, moderation is the key when it comes to playing wholesome video games. Children that play even wholesome video games are at risk of developing anti-social behaviors when they spend too many hours playing these games every day.

In conclusion, what are the lessons for parents today?

• Review the games your children play.
• Don’t trust what your child says or what the box tells you.
• Play the game with your child yourself. This will tell you what the game is really like.
• Limit the amount of time your children play video games every day.

Finally. we hope you have found this public service announcement helpful.

Here at SchoolHolidayShop.com, we love children and want the best for them. After all, they are in our future.