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Video Games Linked To Child Aggression
the4thdimension writes "CNN is running a story this morning that explains new research showing a correlation between video games and aggression in children. The study monitored groups of US and Japanese children, asking them to rate their violent behavior over a period of several months while they played video games in their free time. The study concludes that it has 'pretty good evidence' that there is a link between video games and childhood aggression." Stories like this make me want to smash things.
My kid is an avid gamer and she knows if she crosses the line she's going to meet my belt on the other side.
Yes, I find that beating people is a great way to curb aggression. If they can't get it through their thick heads that violence isn't okay, they just need to be slapped around a little more.
Okay, you do understand that correlation is not causation right? If correlation was causation, then x thing could automagically be associated with y attribute, irregardless of if they make sense. It could be something like "all people are apples". See the fallacy?
Just because you can somehow correlate that people are happier on days when the sky is blue doesn't automatically mean that the statement is correct. Thus the tag.
Meanwhile, a judge put it well, maybe I can find the link later. He basically said without these things we are left unprepared for life in general, as these topics do exist whether or not people like them. It is far more positive to outlet your violence or even general frustration/any negativity through a video game (if you can do so) than take it out on someone.
Excuse me, but this is slashdot, and it appears that you thought before posting. The correct response to this subject is, well, I guess I don't really need to tell you. Nearly everyone else has already toed the party line correctly. Now, stop thinking rationally and join in the fun!
Just like kids in the 60's played the fun game of Cops beat up the protesters and kids in Iraq play execute the random civilian.
Kurt Vonnegut was wrong in his A Clockwork Orange that an overdose of violence makes non-aggressive.
Aggression is like an addiction: you need more and more to get the kick.
Dear pro violent-video-gamers:
It is the immersion in the action which makes - not only kids - get indoctrinated. Through violent games with violence.
Lets watch the crime statistics.
And the armys of many countries will need pilots for their drones.
"People cannot yell, spank, or otherwise discipline their children in public places because some do gooder will freak out and claim its abuse."
If parents are to have the right to strike their children whenever they misbehave, children too should have the right to strike their parents when they misbehave. Cheat on mom with another woman? *slap* Couldn't go to the kid's little league game because you got drunk with your buddies last night? *slap* Didn't do the dishes last night? *slap*... etc.
"In prison you just have to shut your eyes and take it. Here you have to shut your eyes and give it."
Yes... Because i'm going to take advice from a foul-mouthed comic. I believe he also said that there's no sex in the champagne room...
Stupidity only gets you so far, then you've gotta try