Current Event #23:
Video Games Gone Wild
Due: Friday, April 27th, 2012
Based on a recent news article found in http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2133863/Angry-Saudi-boy-4-shoots-father-dead-refused-buy-PLAYSTATION.html a four year old was reported killing his father over being denied the purchase of a game system. In today's times, just how far has video games gone in promoting violence and behavioral problems in children?
What You Will Do:
***After reading the article, you should then answer the questions below to share your thoughts and opinions regarding the negative ramifications video game. Please note that your responses should be in detailed paragraph form. Be sure to explain your points in well-thought out sentences to reflect each question in its entirety.
1. In your own words, discuss the amount of time you spend daily playing video games via game systems, cell phones, computers, etc..
2. What is your current view on the effects of violence in video games and mainstream media regarding children and teens?
3. Do you think there should be stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from violence, sexuality, etc. based on age requirements.
4. What measures can you suggest to take proactive steps in eliminating domestic violence such as this isolated incident?
I spend about half an hour to an hour and a half a day playing video games, when I play at all (about eleven of fourteen days). I mostly play on my antiquated Xbox and my Godawful PC. I play games that are mostly rated "Mature;" you can't get a good "Teen" game for my system for all the money in the world.
ReplyDeleteI think that when people talk about violence in video games, they have no idea what they're talking about. For instance, a lot of online parent-friendly review sites are monitored by Bible-carrying fools. Reviews are frequently unhelpful, unfair, or untrue, and few (if any) sites that aim to provide a "morality rating" actually succeed in doing so. That being said, there should certainly be a minimum age requirement for certain video games, e.g., Grand Theft Auto, Gears of War, etc., that treat violence casually or in an exploitative way. As a bottom line, the player should be able to distinguish clearly between the game and reality. Some games, while hardly providing a meaningful discussion on lethal force, nevertheless are respectful and serious. The trademark, in my opinion, of a good game is not in the violence or the swearing, but in the gameplay and the emotional bonds it's possible to form with characters. I never felt bad about playing Grand Theft Auto, which for all its seediness left me identifying with the protagonist and some of his associates, while some games that are supposedly of higher moral fiber are so exploitative and terrible that I can't finish them.
I refuse to answer the last question as it relates to video games, as the child had killed his father precisely because he refused to expose him to violence. I will say, however, that guns are very dangerous things and should never be left loaded and unlocked in the house, especially around young children.
Huibo Qi
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On average, I spend up to two hours playing video games, mostly on my phone. The remaining time is spent on the computer, Wii, or my 3DS. It is true that violence in video games can affect the media, but so can movies and books. I can see why people would see that video games are the problem, but in my opinion, it’s the parents that buy the console and games that are at fault. All the console games that you can purchase have some type of age restriction labeled in the corner, but as I have pointed out before, video games are not the only problem regarding this situation.
Having stronger emphasis on the content of video games will lead to a good influence. However, I do not think it should adhere to teens as well. It should be mainly directed at young kids, who are easier to influence. Such restrictions towards teens are a bit absurd, since it is at that time in our lives where we are experiencing independence and freedom. The main problem is the media, not the games themselves. I think if we start putting restrictions on advertisements, it will decrease the likeliness of an incident, like the one mentioned in the article.
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ReplyDeleteYe Htet
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I don't really play games on weekdays that much anymore, but on weekends it'll vary from 1 hour to like 4 hours. Video games do affect people. I mean if people were not mentally strong enough to play games then they might do crazy things like shoot their father and let him die while they're probably smiling at him. So yes games do have an affect on people's mind especially little kids. I think kids should play games by the rating of the games and I really think kids that are like below 8 should not even play games yet. It's going to mess up their eyes so bad and for some reason they get so addicted. ex. My friend's little brother played a game at my house for like 5 hours with red eyes and tears falling down... Little kids are crazy.
When I was a kid I was already watching violent movies and playing shooters but the killing and fighting didn't really go into my head. I mean everybody will probably see death, murders, or any other violent acts in life sooner or later. I think it matters with how parents take care of their kids. The kid on the news seemed like a spoiled kid so I feel like parents should you know tell their children about how killing is bad or how violence isn't good. They should also let the kids only play games with the right rating or if they know that their kid is ready to see violent movies or play violent games.
It really matters with a person's mentality. If the games make them want to kill people then they're a little crazy. Parents should teach them about killing and how horrible it is even though they're at a young age and will not understand. Also making them not spoiled is a good idea. The dad in the story was pretty dumb too, he should have put the safety on the gun or not show his kid how to take the safety off. I think the creators of games should continue their work even though their work kills because they did put the rating on the game and most games have a warning somewhere on the cover or the book inside the case. It matters with the parents choice to let his/her son/daughter play these types of games.
Brandon Ta
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I spend about 2-3 hours playing games a day on weekends, on weekdays, i don't play at all. I usually play on my Xbox or my PC. I know that violence in the media can effect many people, but I don't see why people always blame the video games the most. Yes, there are warnings of violent and sexual content, and yet parents still buy the games for their kids? They can't blame games for their own mistakes and not reading the warning label. Sure, some kids can't separate reality from the virtual video game world, but parents should know that and limit their gaming time or just buy non-violent games out there, like sports games etc.
I, personally don't think there really should be any more emphasis on the restriction of violence and sexuality to younger kids. There are already age requirements on video games, movies and even some books, what the parents choose to show their kids is their choice and there's no reason to even attempt at restricting things like that.
Maybe, just maybe, parents should actually start reading the warning labels and maybe things like this wouldn't happen.
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ReplyDeleteI spend about 2-3 hours playing games a day on weekends, on weekdays, i don't play at all. I play on my PC or my ps3/best system ever. But i do play tons of games on my phone and spend a lot of time on my phone.
ReplyDeleteI think the violence in video games has little to now effect on society and certinaly has no effect on me. I think this whole thing about violence in movie and video games is stupid.
Everett Dang
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1.I spend about 23 hours a day playing video games or any kind of entertainment in the video game family. It might not be healthy, but it's satisfying. I play games on the television, the Playstation, the computers, and more. I don't have a good phone so I don't think games is are to be an option there.
2.I think that it takes a real crazy person to reenact something they see in a video game. I'm pretty sure no one in their right mind would think of the real world as a video game. Honestly video games have no impact on society besides providing entertainment and happiness to our mundane lives.
3.No. In fact it should be more lenient. A lot of games are rated R but everyone plays them anyway. There is absolutely no effect.
4. Teach your kids to not kill your family members. That's all I can say. I hate to point this out but it is party the man's fault. If you cannot control your four year old son, you need to fix your parenting approach. Also, you need to hide your gun better. If a four year old can get to your gun, so could a raccoon or a bear. What if the raccoon or bear invades your house and it pulls a gun on you. You are an idiot.
Julia Haines
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For one thing, I don’t think that it is fair of you to put cell phones and video games in the same question. The amount of time we spend playing video games does relate to this article, the amount of time spent on phones does not. However I will answer the question. I only use my phone to call people and text occasionally. I use computers frequently for homework and to keep myself up to date on news. I hardly ever play video games, and when I do it is mostly Wii with my younger sister.
I guess I hadn’t realized that violence from video games had become such an issue. I work with kids at Seawell Elementary frequently and they don’t seem violent at all. I don’t see any of them re-enacting video games or killing or anything. While I do think that video games have gotten much more violent, I’m not sure whether it has such a big effect. If video games do end up altering a child’s perception of reality and right and wrong, it is the parent’s responsibility to take games away and regulate what the child sees or plays. I think that the man who was killed by his four-year-old had let things get out of hand and by the time he tried to stop it by not buying a system, it was too late. It was also irresponsible of him to just lay down a gun in the child’s reach when the child was irrationally angry, and you also have to wonder how the child knew how to use the gun. The video game cannot teach you how to shoot a real gun that effectively.
Like I said, it is completely the parent’s responsibility to regulate their child’s exposure to violent media. The government, companies, etc should have no say in it. Although I do wonder how teenagers enjoy playing such violent games such as World of WarCraft and whatever, it doesn’t make sense to me.
Sunny Osment
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Like Julia Haines said, I think that the amount of time you are on your cell phone (texting and calling) or being on a computer (especially working on a computer) doesn't relate to the amount of time you spend playing video games. I think the two differ in many ways and I do spend a lot of my time on my computer, but not playing video games. I don’t like the way violence is portrayed in video games. I think it’s an ill-mannered way to display violence as if it should be part of your life on a consistent, daily basis. I think it has a negative effect on teenagers and children, making their perception of violence as more of a reality than it should be--then again, I think war in our society has done that as well. I think that the emphasis should not be on parents to ‘restrict their children from being so exposed to violence and sex,’ because it is not really the parents place to strip children from society, but I think it should go back to the makers of video games, and what exactly is supposed to be entertaining and ensure that what it is is promoting a positive message, maybe even adding violence but a violence that is considered directly negative. I also do not think that age is the problem, I think society’s targeting of our age is the reason why people think it is our age. I think it is inexcusable for a child to take the measures he did with his father, but I don’t think that this is something that will happen on a regular basis and I hope that it won’t.
1. In your own words, discuss the amount of time you spend daily playing video games via game systems, cell phones, computers, etc..
ReplyDeleteI spend about 7-10 hours playing video games a week, so it averages out to about an hour a day.
2. What is your current view on the effects of violence in video games and mainstream media regarding children and teens?
I dont think that the video games and the mainstream media have an effect on MANY kids. There are always exceptions,but a majority of kids can handle violence in games and media, and this kid was just a little pyscho.
3. Do you think there should be stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from violence, sexuality, etc. based on age requirements.
I think that it should be the parents job to make sure they aren't playing these games at a young age, but aas long as the parents believe their kids aren't being messed with then they should let them play.
4. What measures can you suggest to take proactive steps in eliminating domestic violence such as this isolated incident?
Parents could be more careful in picking games out for their kids if they ever notice any wierd things about them, and they should hide their gun better( get a gun safe).
Becca White
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I don't ever play video games and I never will. I won't start playing video games, ever! I think that video games are completely pointless. I don't understand why some people think video games are a big deal. I just don't get it. I also feel that texting or calling or on the computer are different from video games. Like they aren't even like some what similar. Atleast for cellphones and computer you are either contacting someone or do school work. Not playing games, which is stupid.
I think what the little boy, in the article that we read, did was the parents complete fault. If the parent didn't buy the 4 year old those violent video games then I feel like the boy wouldn't know how to kill a person. The little boy probably had no idea what was right from wrong. I feel that these violent video games shouldn't have anyone younger the age 10 playing these sorts of games. I just feel like that isn't right. They don't know whats right from wrong at those kind of ages. The parents need to tell them that what those characters are doing in those video games aren't real, and its wrong to do that sort of stuff.
I play about an hour in all a day playing video games, mostly on my phone. On the weekend I will only play video games on a console or whatever if someone asks me to, otherwise I won't go near them. I like playing outside more than playing video games. The only reason video games are made is for peoples' entertainment. People can reach their entertainment "needs" some other way, like watching a movie or hanging out with friends, not playing video games.
ReplyDeleteI think that it takes a real crazy person to reenact something they see in a video game. I'm pretty sure no one in their right mind would think of the real world as a video game. Honestly video games have no impact on society besides providing entertainment and happiness to our mundane lives. No. In fact it should be more lenient. A lot of games are rated R but everyone plays them anyway. There is absolutely no effect. Teach your kids to not kill your family members. That's all I can say. I hate to point this out but it is party the man's fault. If you cannot control your four year old son, you need to fix your parenting approach. Also, you need to hide your gun better. If a four year old can get to your gun, so could a raccoon or a bear. What if the raccoon or bear invades your house and it pulls a gun on you. You are an idiot.
I rarely play violent video games. Whenever I play games I like to play sports games. I really recommend them to the kid.
Caroline Liu
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My first response to the article, after looking at the title, was “that is terrible”! But then after I took a look closer and read the article, I noticed that some things weren’t right. I'm assuming he had no games console if he wanted a PlayStation. So how can violent video games be blamed for this four year olds actions? Therefore, it has nothing to do with whether or not video games make you more violent. Also, the kid is FOUR YEARS OLD! He didn't shoot to kill or even to hurt. He most likely thought the gun was a toy - and that has nothing to do with violent video games. The deceased father paid the ultimate price for his own recklessness. People should be allowed to bear arms but they need to accept the consequences if they fail to meet the responsibility that comes with the privilege.
People like that are bound to do something like this whether video games are involved or not, it could have been over drugs, a dispute or even board games. The notion that video games are bad needs to go away and I believe that it is something that well happen over time (once the old start getting replaced by today's youth) just like music went through the same phase. If video games make us violent, then monopoly must make us billionaires.
Jonathan Jang / 1st PD
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1. In your own words, discuss the amount of time you spend daily playing video games via game systems, cell phones, computers, etc.
I play on my Xbox only during the weekend for maybe an hour or 2, other than that I mainly use my IPod, or the computer to play games.
2. What is your current view on the effects of violence in video games and mainstream media regarding children and teens?
I think that the Violence in Video games is reasonable, because it’s not the games that are disrupting the people but the parents of the people. Why? Because most parents of the children in ages 2-18 just buy their child rated R games without really thinking what could happen.
3. Do you think there should be stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from violence, sexuality, etc. based on age requirements?
Yes, I think that there should be schools or classes for adults on how to parent a child or how to take care of the adolescent.
4. What measures can you suggest to take proactive steps in eliminating domestic violence such as this isolated incident?
Get parents and help them learn and know that this should not happen and will never happen again. If not then the children of the future generations will get worse and worse.
First off, I don’t really see how computers and phones are related to playing video games. I spend a lot of time on my computer and my phone, but I rarely play video games. I have games on my phone, but not the violent video games this article is talking about. I probably spend about 2 hours a day on my computer and phone.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think violence in video games really translates to real life. You have to be a special kind of person to partake in this kind of violence and it’s not something that a video game can change your mind about. If there’s nothing wrong with you, video games won’t affect your decision to go around shooting people. I can see why others think this is dangerous for little kids and teens to be playing, but as long as your old enough to know it’s just a game, it’s not a big deal.
Parents being more strict on what their children do and don’t do won’t have a negative impact, but I don’t think it will help anything either. In the end, it’s up to the parents of the child to regulate what they think is appropriate under the circumstances and based on the age of the child. They’re going to be introduced to violence and sexuality at some point in their lives, so it doesn’t make a difference when.
This was obviously the parent’s fault and although they should be lenient, have some common sense. The boy was four years old; you don’t need to be buying him violent video games. Wait until he actually understands what he’s doing before you teach him to shoot at the TV. I doubt the little boy even distinguished the difference of real life and the video game he was playing.
Parker Larson
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1. In your own words, discuss the amount of time you spend daily playing video games via game systems, cell phones, computers, etc..
Well, I never video games on the week days, but on a typical weekend day I'll maybe play for 1-3 hours.
2. What is your current view on the effects of violence in video games and mainstream media regarding children and teens?
First off, THIS ARTICLE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE EFFECT OF VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN. Mr. Waters, Did you formulate the questions off the title?(No offense, sorry) The kid did not have anything to play games on anyway. The most likely scenario is this kid was used to being spoiled, and when he didn't get what he wanted he threw a temper tantrum. This one just happened to be a lethal fit. I do not think little kids should be able to play violent games until they are around their teens, but that decision is up to the parents. Which knows best for their kids, the government or the parents? I would much rather have one of my kids playing Call of Duty than being a total spoiled brat. You may not think it, but kids too can decipher real from fake.
3. Do you think there should be stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from violence, sexuality, etc. based on age requirements.
As I said before, the parents can do as they choose. Maybe they could just try the game out a little before they decide its fine for their kids. Some times its better to expose them to violence before they see it in real life.
4. What measures can you suggest to take proactive steps in eliminating domestic violence such as this isolated incident?
HOW ABOUT YOU DONT LEAVE YOUR GUN OUT WHEN YOU HAVE A POUTY KID AROUND!
P.S. I read some of the other current events, and thank goodness that people have noticed some of the @#$#ty connections some of these current events have had. Also, I was right: The PS3 IS worth killing over.
Juliann Cho
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I spend a lot of time on my phone. Nowadays, I never really watch television or use the computer unless it’s needed for homework purposes. I don’t play video games on a regular occasion. I use my cell phone mostly for texting and social networking. I always have my phone around me, whether I am at school, home, etc.
I think that video games can really influence your life. Not all the time, but I have seen some cases of it. I think it is more dangerous for younger kids playing video games, rather than older kids. I think it’s okay for older teenagers and adults, just as long as you know that you’re playing a game, and not actually shooting people in real life.
Parents should definitely be stricter with what their kids are seeing in the media. I feel like some parents are looser about this situation now, than they were in the past. Little kids should NOT be exposed to violence from the media, because it can have a big impact on them as they grow up. I fully believe that there should be a lot more emphasis on restricting kids from being exposed to certain things in the media.
The four-year-old didn’t know any better; I think he could have learned from his video games I think that it is the father’s fault for buying all these violent video games for his son and giving him so much freedom as a little child. Parents should know when to say no to certain things, especially the things that can be very bad for your child.
Juliana Dunn, 5th period
ReplyDeleteI spend about one hour a day or more on computer on the weekdays, but usually only for homework, I also spend time on my phone texting. On the weekends I spend one to about three hours a day on the computer and or television.
I do not think that violent video games have that much of an effect on teens, because for the most part they have already been exposed to violence, and know how to distinguish reality from fiction. However, children , especially those as young as four, are impressionable, and I do not personally think that they should be exposed to video games as violent and morally corrupt as COD and Grand Theft Auto until they are old and mature enough to handle that kind of content, and know that kind of thing can be done in video games but is not ok in real life.
I think there should be more warnings to parents about video games, but in the end it is the child and parent's decision if the child is going to play that game or not, so there is a limited amount of influence the media can have on the people who buy the video games.I can't really think about how violent video games had anything to do with this incident, because the kid shot his dad because he wouldn't get him a video game counsel, not because he saw shooting in his video game and thought that meant shooting was ok. A suggestion that might stop an incident like this one from happening again is to take a kid with anger management problems like that to get some mood pills or something, and to not leave a gun lying around that is unlocked, loaded, and withing the reach of a four year old that is mad at you.
EMERY HARWELL
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i play video games and on the computer and stuff only on weekends, and only at night, too. so avergae...maybe like four or five hours over the whole weekend. i dont think thats so bad, because when im not playing im doing homework, or swimming or something. do i think video games are too violent? no. everything that happens in them is either based on realistic situations, or completely fake. so obviously the alien and zombie games shouldnt be a problem. THEY ARENT REAL. but the shooters are where i think people find issues. personally i think that you shouldnt be playing them until you understand that IT ISNT REAL. why the hell would this guy let his four yearold play games like that anyways? so i dont think the games kids play really have an effect on them. games like GTA though could be limited a little bit, because THOSE seem to really promote violence. as for controlling the purchase of these games, you have to be seventeen or have a parent with you, so i think the enforcement is A O K.
Alexa Parvey
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I don’t play video games. The only game console thing I have is a WII and I don’t even know if that counts. I don’t use it much, but I do use my cell phone all day. I usually spend my afternoons on the computer or reading. Most video games that kids are interested in have violent scenes and are revolve around killing. Mainstream media usually ruins kids and make them think horrible things about themselves on judgement. Mainstream media kinda sends kids into the world already being bias toward certain things. Yes I feel that parents should moniter the things their kids video games and how the game is played and what they are supposed to do because most of the time parents are not aware of what their children are doing. A step I would take is being more strict with my kids.My kids should be used to not getting everything they want.
Abu S
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I barely play video games anymore. At most i'll play around one hour a week. I used to play quite a bit, like 4 hours on the weekends. I spend the entire day on my cell phone though, because I need that to communicate and work. I spend quite a bit of time on computers doing homework, watching videos etc...
I think that video games are not the culprit in situations like these. The video games just harbor the harmful material, the culprit is the person who grants access to them. The legal guardian or parent is the real culprit. You wouldn't let your kids drink, because then they might go kill themselves or a person in an accident. Same in video games, the exact same thing happened in this case. Parents should have more sense as to let their children, let alone a FOUR YEAR OLD, play games like Grand Theft Auto. Stick to the ratings on the box, and if you really do trust your child, then let them play; otherwise, leave it.
I think the parents should wait until they are around 16 to let them play these games. By then, they probably won't have as much enthusiasm to play them. I started playing video games in third grade, and now that I am in ninth, the thrill has worn off.
How about parents actually hide their weapons. Not just in the drawer, in a safe. The last place you want your weapon is in the hands of a minor. Minors, not just four years olds, don't have the capacity to know right or wrong with a weapon, and can't actualize the consequences. Also, four year olds should not even be interested in such games. Something was wrong with that kid...
Mookho Paw
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I never play video games and I never will. For me, it is not very entertaining and i just think that it is a waste of time ( That is only my opinion). I don't watch television that much, but when I do, it is never more than one or one and a half hour. I never have time to really watch television either due to school, homework and participating in sports. I have a phone and to be honest, it is always by my side. I use my phone every single day. I use it to connect with friends, use face book and twitter as well as other social networks, play puzzle games, use the apps, and listen to my music. I also use my phone as a calender and as notepad to write down important things. As for computers, I don't use it that often. I use it mostly to do my homework and research.
I do not think that video games really harm kids and teens as long as it is appropriate for their age. Also, parents and guardians play a huge role when it comes to deciding whether or not kids and teens are allowed to play certain video games. Of course if a four year old was allowed to play games like call of duty, Cod, or grant theft auto, they would get the wrong ideas put in their mind about what is wrong and what is right. The games obviously has violence in it. Of course it would ruin them, but it is the parents responsibility. Little kids should never be able to play violent games.
Vatsal Parikh
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When I was younger, I used to want to play a lot of video games, but my parents limited my time so I ended up not playing a lot. Now I realize that it is good because it gives me a lot more time to do better things. Now I don't play that many video games just occasionally on rainy days and other such situations. I use my cell phone to contact people, and I usually use it on most days. I also use the computer everyday, because I generally have homework to do on it.
I think that these days, video games are starting to have a lot more violence in them. I think that this violence does not directly impact kids decisions to act violently because a large majority of kids who play violent video games are just fine, but in certain cases, some kids play too many video games and take them too seriously. I think this is very harmful and can lead to violent situations.
I think parents need to restrict their children from games that they think is not appropriate. I think one way they can do this is by looking at the rating to make sure that the game is meant for their child's age, but if it is and they still don't think it is good, then they should still restrict it.
I think that this type of violence can be stopped by parents influencing good habits and thoughts into kids while they are young so they don't have bad thoughts. I think they should also limit media that can have a violent effect.
Brian Maulucci
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1. well let's see.... study hall is 45mins daily, and i usually use my ipod for at least an hour every day during classes, and on the weekends i play 2-4 hours when I dont have a tournament.
2. First off we must note that this is a child who is only FOUR YEARS OLD. This is not a child who is 14 or 15 who is fully aware of their actions and what their actions will mean for themselves, their parents, and their future. I will agree that the media needs to tone it WAY down, but video games are fine the way they are. Most people who say they are motivated by video games are severely sick in the head. All that video games did was help to speed up the process.
3. No. There are limits in place so that if someone under 18 wants a game rated "M" then someone older than 18 needs to buy it for them. For most people this would mean going to their parents and having it approved first. There are several ways around that, however, such as ordering it online, but then you have to worry about your parents finding it in the mail or just laying near your console one day by accident. Then you've spent your money for nothing.
4. Don't leave loaded guns laying around the house AT ANY POINT. If you're changing, make sure the gun is unloaded and at least take the clip and put it somewhere hard to reach.
Raziyah Farrington
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4-25-12
1. I spend an approximately 15 hours using cell phones, computers, etc; however computers to an extent are not the same as a violent video game. But to the other extent it is related because you can pretty much can do the same thing some video games can do.
2. Honestly I think parents play a role in this situation. I mean apparently the kid had to be spending a significant amount of time playing video games. As a parent they should not let that happen, especially at 4 years old. Being that the kid was only 4 years old; if he spent a great amount of his life playing video games then you can’t blame him for thinking some of that violence really goes on in the world. Not saying that he wasn’t wrong because he was a fault for this.
3. I think I could agree with others by saying that some parents do need to put more restrictions on their kids. However many parents are over stepping there restrictions. Some parents still don’t let their 15 year old child go see an rated R movie. I mean that’s a little bit far, but I guess at the end it poses the question of how much do you trust your own child? And how much do you trust you’re parenting abilities?
4. I could agree with others by saying the parents played a big role in this. I mean really why on earth would you leave a loaded gun around a 4 year old kid who thinks he shoots them on TV. I mean you should think better than that. He was four years old for heaven’s sake why was especially violent games played on his TV.
Jamil Walker
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Period 5
1. To be honest I really don't play video games. I have never been a big fan of playing video because I think there are more things better than playing video games. The only thing I really use is my cell phone and my computer. I only use the computer when I have to do work and when I'm bored I usually get on twitter or facebook.
2. I say it is totally fine if the parents buy the child/teen the game. parents now and days really don't care about what their children be playing. they only care if they are occupied. all the violence is cool to many people because the graphics these days is so great. So it is totally fine if the parents don't care as much.
3. In my opinion I say no, teens love to see the graphics that the game displays. if it isn't for the graphics I don't think people who be playing the games that they have today.
4. In a way I want to say eliminate the violence but at the same time I say don't take it away. the best way to play a game is to enjoy it. if teens don't enjoy games with the violence then people would probably stop buying them because they are going to be less interesting
Kat Westover
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I spend maybe a quarter, six hours, of my day on electronics. Most of that is on the computer, mainly for schoolwork. I watch a little T.V, but not very much. On the weekends I sometimes play on my D.S or Wii more than on weekdays. I do listen to my IPod a lot though; I find it relaxing to listen to music.
I think the very violent video games do have an effect on young kids. They grow up thinking it is okay to do violent things even though it’s not. I think that playing violent video games from a young age does influence how violent a person is.
I think parents should be more careful about what they let their children play. At a certain age, it is okay to play something extremely violent, but not when the child is five. Too many parents are becoming lax about what they let their kids watch and play, which does make an impact on the kids.
I think parents should enforce the age limit on games to an extent. It is up to them how mature they think their kids are, but they should not let 5 year olds play Call of Duty. I know that it might distract the kids for a while, but I don’t think that is worth the change in the kid’s attitude.
Peter Williams
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period 5
I don't spend that much time playing video games maybe an a couple of hours at most in a week. I don't really have time anymore to play them.
Some kids let it affect them but if you are smart enough you won't try to reenact what is in the games. I play them but then I don't go out and shoot people. You are dumb or too young if let it affect your mind.
I think that it is up to the parents to decide if the kids can play M rated games. In most stores to buy them you have to have an adult with you so that is good and helps with the issue. It lets the parents pick what games the kids can play.
Maybe he shouldn't have left his gun next to a four year old child. Also, If the kid is 4 he shouldn't be playing violent video games.
1. on average i spend about 30 minutes a day playin video games all of wich is on my phone on any given day of the week.
ReplyDelete2.i think that the media plays a large role. also i think that the games thet have restrictions are being marketed to younger age groups than they should.
3.yes it is also the parents responsibility to decide based on ratings and other reviews.
4.to stae it in your own word it was aan isolated incident so it was most likley just a pshyco kid.
Roy Huang -- 2nd period
ReplyDeleteAfter glancing at the title of the article, my initial reaction was shock. But then after taking a closer look and reading the article, I noticed that some things weren’t right, and this tragic event could have easily been prevented. I am going to assume he had no games console if he wanted a PlayStation. So how can violent video games be blamed for this four year olds actions? Therefore, it has nothing to do with whether or not video games make you more violent. The little kid was merely four years old. He definitely would not have shot to kill or even to hurt. He most likely thought the gun was a toy. The deceased father paid the ultimate price for his own recklessness. People should be allowed to bear arms but they need to accept the consequences if they fail to meet the responsibility that comes with the privilege.
This event could have prevented easily by the father merely putting the gun in a safer place. In no circumstance should a gun be in a four year old's hand. They will not be able to fully process the potential consequences that it could cause. It should have been put on a high drawer where the four year old could not have found it. Video games can cause changes to a person's mind, however to prevent this, parents must do their job. It is their responsibility to prevent their children from getting out of hand if they believe it will affect them. They should not buy the game in the first place if they think it will tarnish their child's brain. This event is rather tragic, and hopefully such things will be limited in the future.
Alex Haggis
ReplyDelete1st period
I spend 0-30 minutes a day playing video games, and the majority of that is spent on my much beloved sega genesis c. 1986. Because of this i truthfully do not have much experience in terms of "violence in video games" because in the age of Sonic the Hedgehog and mario there wasn't much of a problem. This is why I may not have sufficient experience to truly understand this scenario, but I do understand some things.
It seems that if a four year old is willing to kill his father over something, chances are there's something more going on there than just the scenario at hand, whatever that may be, and typically this is mental problems. The other thing is that I'm not sure we know enough about the home environment of this child. Clearly if a parent leaves a loaded firearm in the reach of a child video games can hardly be blamed for what happens, regardless of how much he played them. It seems this is another case like Treyvon Martin where it seems as though gun violence and the permissiveness our society has towards it has escaped the blame in favor of a secondary issue.
Grace Gollmar-- 1st pd.
ReplyDeleteFor me, video games are not a large part of what I do. I rarely play them, simply because it's not how I like to spend my free time. I think that people's actions (including those of teenagers) are not influenced by violent video games as much as one might think, and that we are able to separate fiction from reality enough to not let game violence dictate our own actions. However, I think that we can be desensitized to violence if we see it too often or if it is treated too flippantly in media, and this risk is compounded for younger children who may be more impressionable. The main thing we can do as a society to prevent this is to be responsible about how we treat violence, as a negative thing with real consequences rather than something to be glorified or just ignored.
I don't think that media violence was the true cause of this incident, however. I would say that this is an incident completely unrelated to the violent video games themselves and that it was instead caused by allowing a child to get a gun in the first place. Perhaps we can prevent violence in general by ensuring that it is not taken lightly, especially by children. However, there is no evidence to say that the shooting was caused by video game violence at all.
Kefu Zhu
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
I usually spend about three hours a day playing video games on weekends (Sat & Sun), but I do not play on week days. I always use my PC to play all my games; I have no xbox or Playstation. Effects of violence in video games are… marginal at best. Most people should be smart enough to distinguish what is real and what is virtual. For those people who supposedly take violent acts after playing games, they’re usually too far over the edge for any of us to do anything. Any normal person would be able to tell that some things you can do video games are just plain impossible or wrong in real life (ejecting from a jet aircraft, doing a 360, and shooting the pilot of the aircraft on your tail, anyone?). Even so, there is a reason that games and movies have ratings. They’re usually in relatively prominent places on the box, so parents can’t miss it.
Parents restricting their children should be fully up to the parents. And it is. Currently the information on the box only serves as a reminder of who the game is RECOMMENDED FOR. Any parent that does not know this and willingly buys a child a violent game is either insane or just stupid. What measures can I suggest… Maybe not keeping a loaded weapon around the house where little children can get to it perhaps? There’s a reason we have weapon lockers and safeties and locks in general. It’s so people can’t get to the weapons! Be it the kid, the dog, a raccoon, the idiot next door…
Matt Dayton
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I do not play videogames during the week but play about an hour to an hour and one half on the weekend. The videogame systems and games have been rapidly developing and will keep developing at the same pace. I do not believe that violence in games has any effect on the persons mental health or the urge to want to go out and kill some one. There are millions of people who play these games and a very small fraction of the people who play these games end up killing a real human being in their life. I do think that parents should limit their kids to what theey play. I do no think that an eight year old should be playing a rated M game. I do think that the game ratings are a little bit obserd. I think that fifteen or sisteen year olds should be able to play M games. We expeirnce the same amount of violence in one day of High School than is what in the game. I do not believe there is a way to eliminate domestic violence. As long as there is people there will be violence.
Jeanie Stouffer
ReplyDelete5th
4/26/12
It depends on the day. On school days, I usually spend around two hours on the computer. I am listening to music, doing homework, or checking Facebook. During the weekend, I usually spend around two and a half hours on the computer doing Facebook, Yahoo, or looking up something random. I do not spend time on game consuls at all during the school week, but every once in a while on a weekend; I’ll play on the Wii. I am on my cell phone around a half an hour a week, and fifteen minutes on the weekends.
The 4 year old shooting his father was harsh, but the boy did not know better. His parents gave him the video games. 4 year olds should not play video games in the first place. Kids at age need to enjoy playing with each other, not shoot people on video games. When the kids get to be 13 or 14, their parents should let them play violent video games by then. Kids think it is okay to be violent all the time, but it really hurts people. People can be injured, or in this case, be killed.
I think a new law needs to be that adults cannot have guns around young children. The boy killed his father because the gun was right in front of him. If a gun is in any area where a kid is around, the adult should be arrested. The kid nor the adult should not be killed.
Elijah Moore
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I use to spend about 3 to 4 hours every saturday and sunday playing videogames. I really do think that the media over exaggerates in saying that video games is the core to children being violent and having explosive tempers. Video Games are really just a way to reduce stress for me and for a lot of other people in my opinion.
Yes there should be an age limit for certain games and movies and there already is. The thing that everyone just seems to overlook is that parents don't research the games they buy for their kids and expose them to violence regardless if the child is mature enough to get it. A person has to be old enough to distinguish that video-games aren't real and that you cant press "restart" if you try to take certain aspects from these games into the real world.
Really it just comes down to how much parents want to protect their children and how to expose them to certain aspects of violence and sexuality bits at a time so their child wont find out some other way. VideoGame companies already do their job by placing age restrictions it just comes down to the parents to enforce them.
There really isn't much you can do about domestic violence because no matter what, law or no law, there is always going to be domestic violence. To be honest I blame the father for this incident because 1. He overly exposed his four year old son to violence 2.He kept a hot firearm near his child. Whenever a weapon is brought into a home the higher the chances of a family member getting hit by that same weapon.
Elisa Frazier
ReplyDelete5th period
4-26-12
I think that the 4 year old shooting his father was kind of out of control. But really i think just how the kids handle it and what their attitude is will determine their actions in real life. I honestly don't play alot of video games but when i do their usely intertaining. But i can see how a situation like this could happin because if a child started playing these violent video games so young hge could develop a violent personality like the people in the video games
Jacob Guskiewicz
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1. I use my cell phone throughout the day texting my friends. Then I use the computer at night to go on the social network. Then on the weekends I go on the Xbox 360 for around 1 to 2 hours a weekend or more sometimes I use these devices daily and they are important to me.
2 I think that violent video games can cause violence from children and teens, but it is not likely that the violence was from a game if they play violent video games. A lot of teens and children play violent games were the rating is not for their age. The kids get their parents to buy the game for them if there not old enough. I do that for a lot of my games that are M rated because you have to be 17 or older.
` 3. The employees are there for parents to ask about the games and give the parent information about the violence of the game. I think that the restriction of the game play is already strongly restricted you have to have a parent to buy the game if you are not the age limit for the game.
4. You should be careful and take action with being safe around kids younger than you even older than you. When weapons are around make sure they are not loaded and keep them away from kids under 12. If somebody is not being safe talk to them about it and tell them they need to stop or be safer.
Carolyn Deutsch
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I do use my phone to text and call a lot during the day and i use the computer a lot, but i do not play any video games.
I do not like the violence in video games, while i see that for some people it makes the game more exciting i think that it gives kids and teens the idea that it is more normal and accepted and that it is fun.
I think that parents should make sure that kids at too young of an age are not exposed to the violence and sex, there is an age where it becomes more okay and kids and teens can tell that sex and violence is sometimes shown in ways that in real life are not normal or alright.
I think that kids need to be taught how serious violence is they may think that in video games it is fun and the goal is to shoot the people but in real life that is not the case. In this incident this kid could have thought that it was okay or even that like in his video games his father would come back to life. I think that we need to make sure that children learn the difference between their video games and real life.
Emilee Taxman
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I spend a lot of time on cell phone and computer and TV and iPod, but I’m not playing video games most of the time. I probably play 30 minutes of video games a week and they aren’t that violent. I play Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where you KO cartoon characters but that’s the extent of the violence. I think that little kids like that one boy shouldn’t be allowed to play these games but we’re old enough to have judgement. Unlike a little 4 year old, we are old enough to know the difference between a game and reality. I think that teens can just enjoy it, though they may be slightly desensitized to violence. Kids may take it a little too seriously though.
I think that younger children should have more restrictions on violent video games. They should follow the ratings that they put on age on the box. They shouldn’t go and play games that are meant for much older kids. I think that the game developers should make it so that when you sign up to play a game, there is a minimum age limit. If little kids are stopped from playing these games and thinking that they’re real life, then these horrible event would be stopped.
Jack Jansen
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I don't really spend much on electronics currently with the school year, and sports. I would say I probably spend thirty minutes a day on my phone, and maybe an hour of Xbox on the weekends. I think that violence in video games isn't a good thing, but I really don't think it's as bad as people are saying. I really think that it's the parents fault for letting their kids get so wrapped up in a video game. When a kid does something like this I think the parents can be blamed for letting their kid get so obsessed and enthralled with these video. I don't think that a certain age requirement should be put on video games I think it should be more left up to the parents to decide if there kids are ready for the video game, and be able to distinguish between the video game and real life. Personally I just think parents nowadays should learn to be more responsible, I feel like there were many different things that could of happened to keep something like this from happening such as not letting their kid get so obsessed over video games and not leaving an unlocked, and fully loaded gun around a little kid.
Daniel Ferreira 5th Period
ReplyDeleteI spend a fair amount of time on electronics. I use my phone everyday. I use my computer everyday and I play video games for about 1-2 hours a weekend. I believe if a young child plays violent video games, he will become influenced by that and become more aggressive at home. However, I don't believe it affects older people in any way. IN fact, there was an article I read some time ago that showed that violent video games even kept criminals off the streets, which is a good upside.
I don't think there should be any restrictions on video games. This kid was clearly crazy if he shot his father for not being able to get a game system. Video games are a fun way to pass time and hang out with friends. It is all the responsibility of the parent to choose what video games to buy their children, and they shouldn't be violent games if they are young. I believe this topic is something that isn't so important. I don't see what the problem is as long as the parents choose the right games. It's their fault if they buy their child some extremely violent shooting game.
Bryan Zhang-5th period
ReplyDeleteOn school nights, my parents won’t net me play video games. On weekends, I play about three hours a day, via game systems.
I think that it’s an issue, but not that big of an issue. I feel like teens do get violent after playing video games involving violence, blood, guns, etc. I feel like if your older, like 15, you can control yourself.
I think if your below 14, you should reduce the amount of games played that are violent. I feel like it doesn’t matter how old you are, sexuality games are okay, because sometime in your life it will happen. You should never in your life hold a gun.
All you can do is reduce the amount of time a kid plays xbox, ps3 etc. Gradually, limit it to 30 minutes a day or something.
Louisa Fine
ReplyDelete1st period
1. I do not spend anytime playing video games, I use my cellphone a fair amount and don’t spend time on the computer very much.
I think that the use of video games can be negative if children are not brought up the right way. I think the violence in video games is sometimes way to much, it is kind of sick for people to find joy in shooting people even if they aren’t real.
As for kids reinacting violent scenes from video games I think there should be some restrictions little kids should not be playing 18 and up video games. But it really just comes down to if the individual person can handle the difference between reality and a game like Call of Duty.
4. This article did not seem to have enough corrsepondance between not getting the game system and the shooting. The kid from this article probably did not purposely try to shoot his dad because he did not get the video game he wanted. The kid is four he was probably just curious picked up the gun and accidently fired it. I just think kids should be able to control themselves if they have issues that are known that video games could make worse parents shouldn’t let the kid have them.
Ariella Hirsch
ReplyDelete5th
I use technology everyday, but not video games. I use a computer and my phone on a daily bases for school work and for fun. I think that violent video games have a negative impact on society. This case, where a child killed his father was an extreme situation, but the video games were still at least partially responsible. I also think having a gun in a house with a four year old was irresponsible. I think that content in video games and movies needs to be rated more strictly. I also think that it is up to the parents to enforce those ratings as they see necessary.
Waad Husein
ReplyDelete2nd Period
I spend about an hour and a half to two hours on the computer on weekdays. I try to limit the time I spend on the computer so I may do homework and complete it right away, but it’s almost impossible for me to continuously do work right after I come home from school. I don’t spend much time on my phone, I don’t play video games, and I mainly use my iPod to listen to music and not play games or internet surf.
I believe that violence in video games does and can have an effect on children as this situation proves. Children are probably more influenced by video games than teenagers, but not to say that teenagers cannot be affected. Children have a less likelihood to reason than teenagers and they might just act upon what they see; violent video games, as opposed to a teenager who has the ability of reasoning. Too many video games is bad for anyone though regardless of age because it can alter someone’s sense of thinking and reality. An addiction can lead to a person believing that what they see/play in video games is normal, and that results in damage.
Parents need to take action on preventing their children from being involved with things on the computer or television regarding violence,sexuality, and matters beyond their years. When children are exposed to these things at an early age, they lose their innocence and it’s leads to bad behavior from these influences. Parents should pay more attention to what their kids are doing if they want to prevent these kinds of situations.
Children should spend less time playing violent video games and put their energy towards other things. If a child likes to be aggressive, it’s best to enroll them in karate or and activity that allows them to release aggression in a healthy way. Also, there are alternatives to violent video games. The Wii has games such as tennis, cycling, canoeing, bowling, etc. It’s a way to release energy by moving and also have the enjoyment of playing a video game.
Morgan Mann
ReplyDelete5th Period
I spend time on Facebook and my phone everyday, but I don’t play videogames. I’ve never cared for them, which after reading this article, sounds like a good thing. I think videogames, as well as television and the internet have a lot of influence on the way kids act nowadays. I have seen violent kids, and most of them aren’t the kids that spend their free time outside. If more kids spent less time on videogames, or technology in general, and outside I think much of these bad influences could be drown. All parents have certain restrictions for their children, and I can’t control what those are, but I definitely believe they should have a close eye on how much and which videogames their kids play. In my opinion, the production of violent videogames should be stopped; obviously they aren’t doing any good for our youth seeing that they are such a bad influence.
Ian McKeown
ReplyDelete5th period
i am ALWAYS playing video games. i LOVE them. i think this article is super dramatic and way exaggerates the effect of video games. i think the worst effect is when your eyes hurt. i have played every call of duty game but i have never wanted to kill a ton of people or go around tomahawking asses. i simply giggle when it happens. However, i do think it causes desensitivity. i have trouble feeling sadness now when weapons articles are brought up. I think video games should be balanced with other things and physical activity. I think the ratings on video games are there for a reason and they should be respected. that should solve most problems barring crazy special cases where mental instability is already present. that is my opinion.
Andrew Simms
ReplyDelete4/27/12
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In total I spend 2 hours a day on the computer when I get home from school. I do not believe this is a bad thing because it entertains me and I’m usually on it after I’ve done my Homework. I like game such as Call of Duty but when the violence gets a bit more graphic I really don like it. I usually play games that involve strategy over just gore. I do not think there should be a restriction because if there is kids are more likely to hide these things from there parents then letting them know. I do believe that the little boy shooting his father was tragic but the father first of all should not randomly have a gun and second of all why didn't he talk to the little boy?
Taylor Headen
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I spend a good amount of time on my computer and cell phone when I get home from school. But I only play my gaming systems on the weekend because most of the time I am too busy during the week. But when I do play some of my video games they can really violent. especially my shooting, killing, gang, and war games. When little kids play games like this they can be easily influenced by those kind of things because they might think that it is cool. they do not understand that it is just a game for entertainment. they do not understand that you cannot do this in real life, because there are consequences to their actions and that could effect your future. This article is a good example why parents should restrict their young ones from video games like this until they are in the right age limit or if their parents think that they are mature enough. If children are too young and they play really violent games they could be easily brainwashed.
Hugh Kelley, 5th
ReplyDelete1: I do not spen much time at all on my xbox 360. Although I do not spend much time on my xbox I do spend a fair amount of time on my computer and phone. I would say that I spend more time on my phone because it’t portable and I always have it with me so I always have access to it. I check facebook, twitter, and my email at least once a day to stay in touch with friends and see whats going on in thw world.
2: I do not think that video game violence effects kids very much. I think that what happened with the kid who shot his father because he did not buy him a PS3 was a random event that was horrible. I do not think the kid knew what he was doing.
3: No I do not think that parents should sheild teens from violence because teens genarlly know how to handle the violence they are taking in. I do agree that parents should shield younger children from it because they don’t exactly know whats going on in the world.
4: I woud suggest to just keep young children away from violent video games so they don’t get crazy ideas like the kid who shot his father got.
Nate Bolon, 5th
ReplyDelete1. daily, i spend about 4 hours on my XBOX playing M games, 1 hour on my phone, and 2 hours on the computer for a grand total of 8 hours a weekday, and on weekends i spend 6 hours on my XBOX, 3 on my phone, and 3 on the computer for 12 hours a day on weekends.
2. I think that the effect of mainstream media on today's kids is incredibly evident. After my 4 hours of XBOX alone i begin to feel more agressive, starting confrontations and having violent thoughts. then, after the hour on my phone, i am barely coherent and cannot see straight. Halfway through my 2 hours on my phone, i lose memory and succumb to my inner animal, gnawing on raw meat and smearing my face with the juices while throwing objects around my house. according to my parents, this is when they shoot me with tranquilizer darts, bathe me, tag me, and release me back into the wild.
3. No, definitely not. Violence is a part of every day life, and kids need to see that and become accustomed to it. Especially for elementary schoolers, they need to learn how to subdue another person and cause pain in order to fend off potential predators on the wilds of middle school. Sexuality is important because to be honest, nobody pays attention in health class. so, learning how to be safe and what women and men look like in their true forms is essential. i say the younger, the better.
4. In order to prevent domestic violence, parents should also play video games so that they know how to perform a counter move when their child attempts to perform a finisher or super move. also, parents should carry batons and tasers with them at all times so that their children know who is the boss. also, all houses should be outfitted with child-size time out cages and collars to keep us children under control when we descend into frothing mouthed, raging animalistic madness after experiencing a violent video game because they affect us soooooooo much.
Sadie Frank
ReplyDeleteFirst Period
1. I don't play that many videogames daily and on a regular basis. Occasionally I'll find a game that I like and play it for a while, because we do have a Wii, but I don't play extensively.
2. I feel as though violence in videogames affects teens positively if at all. Giving teenagers a way to let out their more primal urges without hurting anyone is a good thing. They like to see guts and shooting, but doing it in videogames means they're less likely to do it in real life.
3. I do believe that more emphasis should be placed on ratings of videogames. I think it should be more like movies, where everyone knows what the ratings mean. I didn't watch a PG-13 movie until third grade or so, and it was long before that when I started playing videogames for thirteen year olds.
4. This domestic violenve case was isolated, and I think it won't repeat itself. However, parents could be more careful with the kind and amount of videogames in their households.
Unlike most, I never really play video games. I use my phone and computer every day, but regarding electronics that's about it. I think that video games have become increasingly more violent and innapropiate for everyone, not just kids. Video games that immitate war, and have objectives to kill others in the virtual game can have a bad influence on a kid, and create an image that violence is okay and acceptable. I do think that there shoule be regulations inflicted on video game manufactuers and those who create them. The recent event of the kid killing his father may not have much to do with the violence of video games, but its no reason to not start regulating these games.
ReplyDeleteTim Li
ReplyDelete2nd Period
The amount of time I spend playing video games every day depends on how much homework I have. This usually ranges from none to at most three hours a day.
I believe that for the most part violence in video games doesn't really affect people who play them. Sure, there are those crazy people every now and then who actually believe that it happens in real life, but the majority of people aren't affected by it. It was pretty irresponsible of the man to put down his gun, and that the boy probably only killed his father out of anger, not because of any violent tendencies obtained from playing. Of course, this just means that video games have become a temptation people are willing to kill over.
I feel that their should be some limits over the content of a video game and he people playing it. I mean, four-year olds shouldn't be playing M rated games, but there shouldn't be extremely strict restrictions on the age of kids and playing certain video games. It is thenparents' responsibility to regulate what games their children play.
David Batson, 2nd period
ReplyDeleteI spend around one and a half to two hours a day playing video games. I mainly play on my Itouch, Xbox 360 and my laptop. Most online computer games are unrated, as with the Itouch. On my Xbox 360, I usually play either Teen or Mature games. Mostly games that are rated Mature, but a notable number of Teen games as well.
I believe that violence in video games is not the issue. I believe it is more of what happens after the violence in video games that matters. I believe that violent video games can make kids violent, argumentative and belligerent at times, however it is the lack of moral discipline after the violence in video games that is causing this. Most games that are violent, such as Grand Theft Auto, have no punishment for the main character after that. That makes kids think that they can be violent without any repercussions. Though there are some examples where killing people does have an affect on the main character throughout the plot. Such as Assassin’s Creed where killing his targets begins to have an affect on how he perceives what he is doing and the brotherhood he is a part of.
Yes, I believe that stronger restrictions should be put in place to protect young children from excessive violence and sexuality. I believe that there should be something of a test to determine whether the video games will have an affect on their thinking and decision-making. The test wouldn’t have to be that long and every parent who deeply cares will understand why the test must be administered before their child can buy a violent game. This will not stop all children not ready to play these types of games from playing them, but it will be fairly effective. The test could be retaken every six months or so to determine when they are ready to play these types of games. This would not stop kids who already own violent video games from playing them, and it would be unfair to take them away and they have already been exposed to those themes so stopping them would be pointless.
I suggest that schools have periodic lectures (two to three times a school year) on violent video games, how to react to them and consequences of domestic violence of this nature. A city council meeting on gun and other weapon safety would help as well. It is not just the kids fault that the dad was shot. It was shared between the two of them. I am fourteen and I know that young kids and loaded guns are a bad combination. What that parent should have done was keep the guns locked up in a safe or at least keep the guns and ammo in separate locations and keep all clips or magazines unloaded. In the US this incident may not have happened because federal law mandates that all firearms be kept under at least two locks and ammunition under one lock. The child would have had to break through three locks to get everything.
Kristin Thompson <3
ReplyDelete1st period
I don’t play video games, the only type of game console I have is a wii, I don’t even play my wii very often anymore. I use my phone all day for various reasons and I use the computer almost every day aswell. I also think that playing a video game and being on your computer or phone are to major different things.
If I do happen to play a video game it is my cousins or friends video game. TI don’t think that playing video games is violent or bad. I hear a lot of stuff about younger kids playing very violent games but to me when the parent see’s the game being bought it has a rating on it for which age the makers think is appropriate, so to me sometimes it could be the parents fought. I also think that it would take a complete idiot to go out and actcully use what they learned in video’s in the real world.
Just like I mentiod before if the parent does not like the video game there child is playing then they should take it, and if the child refuses the parent have some type of punishment .Parents should have a right to take something away from there child.As a parent if you don’t think what your child is using is appropraite for there age the parent should be able to restrict the child from using it. I think that to stop this parents should monitor what there child is playing.
Sophie Kahn
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I use my cell phone everyday and computers as well. I didn’t realize how much I relied on my cell phone until I had to leave it at school during the fire. It was weird not being able to keep direct contact with my friends. My little brother would have a hard time leaving his video games because he plays them everyday. He loves Mario and it’s not very healthy, but it’s a good example of how our society works with technology – we get sucked into the screens.
The violence in video games influences young children very much. I think that most songs also relate to subjects that influence youth in the wrong. It encourages kids to be violent, or think violent thoughts. I think that parents should be fully aware of what their child is being exposed to, whether that be video games or music. Not every parent makes the right decisions, but most have a limit to what their child is allowed to watch. I think that if parents are disciplined with their child and the video games, then violence such as when the kid murdered his father would be less.
Arturo Tornero
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I spend about half an hour a day on weekdays usually watching tv shows, but playing games rarely occurs, and on the weekend I spend up to 2 hours on my Xbox. Most of the games I play are rated Mature, and the rest are on Kinect (Mostly “E” games but still fun). I keep my cell phone with me 24/7, mainly because that is my source of communicating with people who are not around or i need to get to places.
You may hear people rant about how “video games make kids violent nowadays,” however those people know nothing of what they’re talking about. I play violent games because those are the longest lasting games, sometimes with the most realistic plot, and extremely entertaining! I have never thought of hurting someone because of videogames. My mother doesn’t care about me playing violent videogames as long as a regulate my time, behave good, and it’s not too exposed to my brother. My father adores videogames-- especially zombie related (even though he has a lot of trouble with all the controls). So I believe Violence in videogames is not the issue in this kids life -- or in anyone's.
Personally, I don't really agree with violence being exposed at such an early age, but everyones turn will come around sometime in their life. When I was 5 I didn't even know Grand Theft Auto existed, nor did I care. All I had was a bow and some sticks (along with a pokemon game which I rarely played). I used to ignore my dad telling me that in the future kids won't care about going outside, instead they will be hooked on their little machines, but now I believe him; kids need to spend more time doing something instead of having their days invaded by computer screens.
What this kid needs is an anger management camp and to be sent to a mental hospital. The only reason I could understand he did this was because he was crazy. And how in any way is gaming responsible for this, he didn’t own a playstation before, so videogames couldn't have caused him to do such a violent act. But what was strange was that a gun was left locked and loaded nearby an angry child, which seemed like something fishy was going on there.
1st Period-Honors World History
ReplyDeletePersonally, I know from experience that the computer, phone, and tvs can be very addicting and time consuming. I've spend a day on the computer without even realizing it. The social networks now a days allow you to basically live behind a computer screen, it sometimes make technology your diary. Some people are addicted to it and others aren't fond of it at all.
People always complain that the violence in video games and tv shows influence the kids now to be violent. But the fact of the matter is children see violence in real life a lot more than they do at home playing video games. In video games, they know it's not real. When they see it displayed at school and outside of their homethey see that it can be done in real life so then that may influence them to think that they can do it too.
I don't think that exposing kids to violence at an early age will change whether or not they're violent when they get older. Nine times out of ten, they won't remember the violence between the ages of 1 month-3 years. I know when I was younger I don't remember a lot of things that happened and if I do it's because someone's told me about it and I've made myself believe it.
I think that this child need anger management classes and needs to face some serious consequences so that he knows that this is not okay. I don't think video games influenced this boy to perform this violent act at all.
Blaire Sobolewski
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4/27
I personally do not spend a lot of time playing video games. I do spend time on my phone, but I don't think that phones really relate to this article. I use the computer, but not to play games, so this doesn't relate much either. I think the violence in video games and mainstream media may have a little effect on teens, but not much at all. I think that most people know that what happens in video games shouldn't happen in real life. I do think that there should be a stronger emphasis placed on parents restricting their children from inappropriate video games. I think that the recommended age placed on the case should be followed, and ten year olds should not be playing R rated games. I think that these parents really needed to have their weapon locked up and hidden somewhere, a four year old should not be able to have access to a gun.
Jeremy Werden
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I personally use a lot of technology like many people in this world. I use my phone, computer, and xbox for a wide range of activities. This is such as texting, videogames, and school work. Without these objects I would not have close to the same lifestyle that I currently have. All these objects are good until he point they are overused.
There should defeniantly not be a limit or ban of bloody video games, otherwise some people would get extreemly bored. Without video games, I would not be the same person. I admit that some video games are a little too graphic, but life is graphic too.
What the kid did was terrible, and by all means, an act of a 4 year old boy. This event should not make people doupht video games, but rather doupht parents who have pistils accesible to their children. I hope no one ever takes away my xbox.
Ria Das
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I personally do not play videogames, unless they are on my iPhone, but I do spend A LOT of time on the computer/watching TV. Also I spend much of my time on my phone as well. I don't think videogames are the problems in this situation. Yes, they may contain a lot of violence, but that doesnt mean that everyone playing violent videogames goes out and kills people. I think if you are a violent person, then videogames will neither help/hinder your violent actions. Maybe parents should monitor what games their child plays, but honestly I don't think it would stop children from finding ways of getting around the rules.
Jeffrey williams 5th period
ReplyDeleteI really don't spend much time at all with technology. I reAlly don't have time for it. I believe that I'm not affected very much by violent games and technology.
I definitely think that we should instead of suggestions of age-appropriateness we have actual restrictions on who can play each type of video game.
I don't think that video games have so much of an influence on teens than on young Ichildren. Most teens are more mature thAn you would think and could handle A lot.
Melissa Turner
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After glancing at the title of the article, my initial reaction was shock. But then after taking a closer look and reading the article, I noticed that some things weren’t right, and this tragic event could have easily been prevented. I am going to assume he had no games console if he wanted a PlayStation. So how can violent video games be blamed for this four year olds actions? Therefore, it has nothing to do with whether or not video games make you more violent. The little kid was merely four years old. He definitely would not have shot to kill or even to hurt. He most likely thought the gun was a toy. The deceased father paid the ultimate price for his own recklessness. People should be allowed to bear arms but they need to accept the consequences if they fail to meet the responsibility that comes with the privilege.
Kevin Chen
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I use technology a lot, for varying reasons. I frequently use my laptop and other technology around the house and when I'm out. I play some Mature games, but mostly Teen rated games.
I think there might be some affect of video game violence on children, but I don't think that it would be a direct cause to anything such as this incident. Video games can have a very positive affect, such as improving coordination and motor skills, as well as allowing teenagers to socialize through games.
I think the system we have is fine. It describes the recommended age levels for the game, and no further. I don't think that making restrictions tighter will affect anyone positively.
First of all, to avoid incidents such as this one, parents shouldn't have dangerous weapons out in front of their children. They should teach the kids not to do stupid things, and to avoid violence. It is the parents' responsibility to teach their children right from wrong.
1st period
ReplyDeleteI do use technology a lot in my life. This includes recreational activities along with schoolwork. I do believe that some of the entertainment products out their do promote a lot of violence, but they don't have a big effect on most people. I mean there are almost no shootings that are tied to violent games and other products. Plus the blame for this shooting shouldn't all be put on the games. The kid was asking for a playstation so that means that he didn't have one. Also those games are not supposed to be sold to kids that young anyway. I think it should mostly be up to the parents to decide what kids can and can't do, but there should be a law against letting four year olds playing mature games. I mean this kind of thing is awful, but if we want to lower domestic violence then we need to be thinking of others ways to do that than not letting kids play videogames.
keith swartz
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4/27/12
I spend about 2-3 hours playing games a day on weekends, on weekdays, i don't play at all. I play on my PC or my xbox360/best system ever. But i do play tons of games on my phone and spend a lot of time on my phone.
I think the violence in video games has little to now effect on society and certinaly has no effect on me. I think this whole thing about violence in movie and video games is stupid.
Dilay Uras 5th-pd
ReplyDelete1- I spend about 3 hours on any electronic device I can get my hands onto. I do play video games but most of the time I am on my phone.
2- There might be some affect of the video games on teens/children, but I don't think that it would be a huge issue. as allowing teenagers to socialize through games. As the long as the parents know what their kids are playing.
3- It is all up to the parent's choice. If they think a certain type of video game is badly influcing thier kid, than they should not let the child play that game anymore.
4- If the parents are so worried about the affects of the game, than they should not buy the games anymore and that would bring a solution to the problem.
Lianna Malawski
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1. i do not play many video games, but i do use my laptop a lot. and
i usually use my phone a lot too.
2. there is probably an effect on children who play too many video games. but i dont think its that big of an issue.
3.it's up to the parents though. if they think there's a bad video game for their kid then the shouldn't let their kid play it anymore
Daniel Fernandez
ReplyDeleteI play a fair amount of video games myself. I only play on the weekends because i do school work during the week. When i do play i play a lot i like to play on my Xbox. I play online with my friends.
I don’t think people can blame this on video games because i myself have played a lot of violent shooting games and i have never had any thoughts of shooting people, and also the kid was only 4 years old and wanted a PlayStation so that means that he probley did not have any other system so video games could have not caused him to shoot his dad, it was probley that his dad had a firearm in the house without keeping out of reach of his son.