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Originally Posted by RayVega
good point "but absolutely no studies have indicated that a lack of violent games during childhood will do damage" that's because there are no studies. i'm taking no more chance than people who shield their kids. i'd like them to do studies like this...of course they will not because it will make it more difficult to have us cultivate our kids to be sheep...
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Ok, apparently I lied about the other post being my last one, but I just couldn't resist making this post:
There ARE studies. Studies on the effects of violent computer games would also show positive effects, if there were any. So far, however, studies have only shown either no effects or negative effects (with negative effects mostly concentrated around first person shooters).
You are taking way more chances than people who "shield" their kids, if you look at the studies. And apart from that, what damage could not having kids play violent computer games do? Not having them fully prepared for violent gunfights in the streets?
Success in modern society is just not based around such things, at least not the kind of success that you probably want your kids to have. And even if it were, it is seriously doubtful if violent video games will provide a good education on things like these.
Once again, you have the right to raise your kids any way you want. But when the entire world disagrees with you, it may make sense to take a closer look to see whether you may be wrong after all
