Video Games Enhance The Lives Of Youths

Most weekends growing up, my friends and family would come over and we would end up playing video games. I remember sitting on the couch for hours, relaxing, talking to my older cousin, while driving my BMW on the television. The passage, 'Video Games Enhance the Lives of Youths', supports that "Yes, researchers agree that children feel stress just like adults", and driving in a game helped me unwind.

Video games aid adolescents in the development of vital skills needed throughout life. One important element in gaming is teamwork, which requires communication. Being able to connect and talk with the team is beneficial, although listening to them is just as vital. Without communication and listening skills the team would be dysfunctional. Game companies are getting sneaker with the traps and Easter eggs (references to things outside the game) that the companies place in the game. Provided this will increase the focus of the gamer to the details in their surroundings. Also by doing this it makes gamers react quickly and fluently to what they have just encountered. These skills that video games help develop will not only aid in the gaming experience

In today's frantic and stressful society, a desire to escape sometimes is imminent. There are piles of work to do, constant headaches, and relationship tensions are rising. In this current condition one may be aware that it will be impossible to get anything accomplished. What one really needs is a chance to get away from it all, to replenish the mind and release all of their apprehension. A relaxing vacation to a secluded private island would do the trick, but of course this is impractical. Instead, at no cost one can fully immerse into a lush, stunning virtual paradise oozing with beauty and serenity. This is the magnificence of the modern video game world; it lets a person be somebody they could only

In 2007, Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview that “Up until now, the biggest question in society about video games has been what to do about violent games. But it 's almost like society in general considers video games to be something of a nuisance, that they want to toss into the garbage can”. Many critics believe that first person shooters (FPS) video games have an adverse affect on a child’s mental growth and capabilities. However, the same critics have failed to recognize the beneficial uses of the games on adolescents and adults alike. The argument of good versus evil has become such a prominent debate among the video game community and beyond, it is often times forgotten that not all video games promote, or even contain violence in them. Many video games teach adolescents positive and prosocial behavior. Video games have a positive influence on children as they serve as an outlet for teens to relieve stress and anger, help exercise children’s fundamental skills such as mathematics and comprehension, as well as allows players to collaborate in order to reach a common objective.

Excessive video game playing has been a problem with today’s youth they have had more influences over the youth than ever before. That brings to my attention a question, how do video games affect the youth of our society? Excessive video game playing, especially violent video games, can lead to youth violence, a decrease in academic success and many other negative things. I realize that some parents believe that they can be good for children, I agree but I also disagree in some cases. Some parents allow their children to play video games to keep a social life and to learn how to use strategies. This is true in some cases but not in all cases. For instance, other children that play video games alone and are in their rooms constantly can

Each generation grows up with something the previous generation did not. Music genres, television, and now video games. Video games have been a chief medium since they entered households in the late 70s and early 80s with such consoles as the Atari (1980). They have been a staple of the entertainment industry since and have shaped the generations that grew up with these consoles. Video games do, however, bring some controversy, despite their significance. The issue of violent video games and their effect on those who play them is a heated topic that has not yet been proven one way or another. Do video games cause people to inflict violent acts on those around them or not?

Thinking about gamers who spend countless hours playing video games, most people usually wonder why these individuals choose not to do something more productive rather than burning their brain cells playing mindless video games. What most individuals don’t understand is that playing video games do not only affect behavior, but trains the brain to think and comprehend things better that an average person. Video games train the brain to see things that most people cannot see and are proven to make decisions faster without much complication.

Some people want to play video games which causes many negative side effects on children, but video games can also be good for developing cognitive, physical, and many more hidden skills. Furthermore, they can also be cheaper than television. Although there are the negative side effects of video games, I have found evidence of many positive effects games have on children. Video games are looked down upon by parents as time waster, and worse, some education experts think that these games corrupt the brain. Violent video games are readily blamed by the media and some experts as the reason why some youth become violent or commit extreme anti social behaviour. However, many scientists and psychologists find that video games can actually have many benefits, the main one being making kids smart. Video games may actually teach kids high-level thinking skill that they will need in the future.

Are video games having a negative effect on today’s adolescents? For most teens, video games can be a fun way to escape reality. How do video games impact us? Are video games having a positive or a negative effect on today’s adolescents? Spending too much time playing video games leads to escalating rates of teen violence, obesity and declining grades. Violence, which also includes bullying, among teens has been on the rise for years, Watch the local evening news and you will most likely hear about a teen shooting or stabbing. Obesity among teens is also rising at an alarming rate. Instead of going outside, many teens choose to spend their day indoors with their game consoler. Some students play video games instead of doing their homework or studying. This results in a drop in grades and possibly dropping out of school. The fact is, video games have a negative impact on teens. They can affect behaviour, school grades and lifestyle.

Nowadays, video games are very common types of entertainment in every family. The impact of video games on the behavior of the player have been be controversial issues for decades. The advocates claim that video games are more than simply a fun that one plays during spare time. They are important for cognitive skill development, stress relief, prosocial behavior

“Video games are a ubiquitous part of almost all children’s and adolescents’ lives, with 97% playing for at least one hour per day in the United States” (Granic, Lobel and Engels 66). Video games are a big part of life in America and around the world. Technological advances allow for many different devices where video games can be played, so it is not hard for children to get their hands on video games. There is also a wide variety of games, from building games to board games to war games. There is a game out there for everyone. Video games have become a very common activity for children, but at a price. Playing video games is harmful because it can create addiction, desensitize players to violence, and cause depression.

Controversy about video games continue to escalate between parents and gamers, regarding the psychological effect of simulated, realistic, and 3D violence on the minds of young children and growing teenagers. Yet, research shows that video games contribute very little to today’s everyday violence, despite complaints and concerns that games influence a child’s normal behavior. Technology is a way of life in today’s world, computers are used by toddlers, adolescents, and adults alike. No matter what career path a person chooses, the computer plays an essential role in the job. The more our technology progresses and as our industry grows stronger, computers and electronic entertainment will grow to be found everywhere around the world. This includes videogames.

Kahne, et al (2008) statically did an experiment to examine the effect of video games on youth’s social and communal activities. The results showed that the youth that have ever played some social video games had more social and political capability than people who never played social video games. Among young gamers, 63% people have heard or seen “people becoming mean and more aggressive while playing violent games”, 49% people have heard or seen “people becoming hateful, racist and violent while playing violent games” and more people, 78% people, have witnessed “people becoming more generous and helping while playing”.

This paper discusses the issue of video games. Video games are so popular with most teenagers that video games are getting more and more attention. Many studies show that indulging in video games has negative effects on the normal work, study, and life of player. But in my opinion, everything has two sides. While paying attention to the negative influence of video games, should also pay attention to its positive influence. This paper examines the research findings of some articles, especially about the positive impact of playing video games. In this essay, I will discuss the positive effects of video games in two ways: how playing video games enhances the player's own abilities and how playing video games has a positive impact on the player's mental health.

“Every age has its storytelling form, and video gaming is a huge part of our culture. You can ignore or embrace video games and imbue them with the best artistic quality. People are enthralled with video games in the same way as other people love the cinema or theatre” (Serkis, n.d.). Video games have shot onto the scene within the past 50 years. With technology advancing as fast as it has today, video games are becoming more and more realistic, as well as inherently more violent. The pressing question of today’s video games is, are they good or bad for the people that play them? Many tests have shown that video games effect the thoughts, social life, school life, and health of teenagers in many different ways.