Adult Theme and Violent Video Games Unfit for Youth
by Dwayne T. Ervin
Video games with violent content and adult themes like the Grand Theft Auto series has a mother of five boys turning back to family friendly games like Frogger and Pac Man.
Adult situation media has influenced youth to mock these images and have caused an increase in youth violence. Games have become more realistic, depicting images with blood and gore, and show disrespect for the law.
Violence in games is causing concern for parents like Angela Campbell, a foster parent of five boys who had to take away Grand Theft Auto from her sons because the game showed a lack of respect for the police and promoted prostitution. Campbell, who mentors teens, works with a parents group where they discuss violence in video games.
This is why some children are disrespecting police and women, Campbell said. I dont want them to think they can do these kinds of things in life. Campbell said she is also concerned about her sons playing online with other children they may not know.
Dr. Mitchell Glaser, child adolescent psychiatrist, said there has been an increase in violence in all areas of society. The increase in violence comes from more than just video games, he stated. I dont think a parent should let their children play those kinds of games if the child has a behavioral or emotional problem, he said. I think it would increase the likelihood of those things occurring.
Glaser said violent video games bring the idea of violence to a childs mind. It increases the idea that the child would think of it. It would be on their mind more. I dont think it is a good idea for young children to be exposed to those games, he said.
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