It may seem children learn violent behavior from video games; however, children learn violent acts and behavior from their parents. As an avid gamer, I know that playing video games has never influenced me to commit any violent acts and can also be a positive influence on children. Kids learn from their parents, so if kids are in negative surroundings, because their parents are always angry or being abusive, then chances are the kids will perceive that acts of physical, verbal,or emotional violence are the only way of dealing with their anger and frustration.
Video games are not the issue of violent behavior with children. Growing up I played a various number of games from sports, fantasy, fighting, to shooting and gruesome. For instance, in a game like Grand Theft Auto players roam the streets and have interaction with prostitutes, steal cars, and shoot people. Another example of a game that involves violence is UFC in which two opponents hurt each other, and one opponent must knock …show more content…
Parents need to understand that children learn their violent behavior from their parents. Children look up to their parents as role models and follow within their footsteps. Living in a household that always has constant arguing or fighting takes a toll on children as they begin to do the same. Throughout my household there is constant arguing between my mom and stepdad. My younger sister perceives that to be normal, and then yell at my mom when she is incensed instead of being able to communicate. In addition, this shows that children do not only learn physical violence, but indeed learn verbal violence from parents.
In conclusion, video games are not the reason children learn violent behavior. Children learn violent behavior from their parents who set a bad example being abusive, thus giving children the perception that the only way to deal with their anger and frustration is by physical, verbal or emotional
Video games are not the issue of violent behavior with children. Growing up I played a various number of games from sports, fantasy, fighting, to shooting and gruesome. For instance, in a game like Grand Theft Auto players roam the streets and have interaction with prostitutes, steal cars, and shoot people. Another example of a game that involves violence is UFC in which two opponents hurt each other, and one opponent must knock …show more content…
Parents need to understand that children learn their violent behavior from their parents. Children look up to their parents as role models and follow within their footsteps. Living in a household that always has constant arguing or fighting takes a toll on children as they begin to do the same. Throughout my household there is constant arguing between my mom and stepdad. My younger sister perceives that to be normal, and then yell at my mom when she is incensed instead of being able to communicate. In addition, this shows that children do not only learn physical violence, but indeed learn verbal violence from parents.
In conclusion, video games are not the reason children learn violent behavior. Children learn violent behavior from their parents who set a bad example being abusive, thus giving children the perception that the only way to deal with their anger and frustration is by physical, verbal or emotional