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Violent Games Good for Kids

Posted by timothy on from the contrary-wisdom dept.

fjordboy writes "Scholars from MIT, the University of California in LA, and the University of London have worked together to oppose laws restricting children from playing violent video games. The battle is currently taking place in the US Court of Appeals and the case seems to hold a decent amount of merit. From Vnunet:"Experts on childhood and adolescence have long recognised the importance of violent fantasy play in overcoming anxieties, processing anger, and providing outlets for aggression." Similar article from Reuters as well."

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  1. So that's what's wrong with me by principio · · Score: 5, Funny

    I knew I should have spent more time playing video games and less time studying.

  2. Don't believe it? by FreshMeat-BWG · · Score: 5, Funny
    For anyone who doesn't believe this: Sit through a two-hour long meeting with a manager and then go play twenty minutes of GTA3.

    Feeling better aren't you?

    Good for kids and adults!