Thursday, May 9, 2013
Our Teams Feeling on Video Games
WHY VIDEO GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR LIFE!
Like that of a great rivalry, the topic of video games has no justice. With ones supporting, comes those of the unequal contrary. Coming from the wise words of Batman, “What comes out of a gun, injustice!!! This is what we believe the haters of video games include in their pitiful accounts of “truth”. That’s why video games not only help your future, but increase your focus, independence, and well-being.
Though many claim that video games are known to, and cause violence, a U.S. Secret Service study showed that only 1 in 8 of Columbine/Virginia Tech-type school shooters showed any interest in violent video games. This doesn't even include the numerous other school shooter, only the ones that were interested in technology. Not only that, but also a U.S. surgeon general’s report found that mental stability and the quality of home life, not media exposure, were relevant factors in violent acts committed by kids. All that in consideration, you can conclude that video games have little to no influence on kids’ violence, but in fact, it is there mental state and how their home-life is that causes the violence. Also, violent stories have been around for thousands of years. Think of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. They are extremely graphic in their description of brutality. How many huntsmen cut out the hearts of boars or princes, which were then eaten by wicked queens? How many children were nearly burned alive? Disney may have whitewashed Grimm, but take a read of the original, nastier stories. They pulled no punches. This book was written in 1807, and has been with us since. How did this not have an influence on kids? People for over two hundred year have been reading these stories to their kids and they are far more graphic in the depictions then any video game I've ever seen. How didn't all the population just die from all the violence these would have caused when you compare it to today’s “violent” video games.
Even though it has also been proven that playing violent video games have decreased violence rather than increase it, people still do not believe it. Gerard Jones, author of “Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence” says “Through immersion in imaginary combat and identification with a violent protagonist, children engage the rage they've stifled . . . and become more capable of utilizing it against life’s challenges.” This is saying that everyone has rage built up, whether they realize it or not, and video games can help get rid of that rage. Not only that but it is also saying that everyone has a desire to be something. Whether it be a soldier in the front lines of the army, a gang member, or an Italian plumber, and video games can help get rid of those desires, and if need be, can help you if you are in one of those situations in real life.
Moving on, video games have a positive impact greatly on physiological functions. Studies have shown from Dr. Daphne Bavelier, that video game players have a lot better focus than non-players. The most focus they get is mostly from the shooting action genre. Moderation is needed or the positive impact will go away. Her research also proved that it makes peoples vision better. Video games, if in moderation, prove to be positive on physiological functions.
Next, video games also have a positive impact on emotions and feelings. A study by Allaire showed that seniors who play video games increase greatly in their mood. They are a lot more happy and enjoying life. Seniors who play video games have a better emotional being then seniors who do not play video games. Video games are actually very positive mentally and also can be physically.
Additionally, many believe that video games are something that one can only play without using the mind. This is not correct; all video games are filled with an assortment of characters and ways to play. It can make children or adults have a certain emotion when playing such as a war game. It helps them learn to be quick and think smart through using a fictional character. There are children who live in a violent environment and only learn how to act this way in reality. By giving them violent games, it helps them avoid the dangers of hurting anyone in reality and sticking to killing in a simple game. For boys, violence is amusing to them and they want to do dangerous things, this is where the rough video games are handy. They can just sit safe and kill or explode something that doesn't even exist. It does not dummy down the brain but helps the kids learn certain skills and keep them safe from danger.
At any rate, video games can work in many ways that are safe and can really help someone in different ways. Researchers have shown that video games have been able to help children with anger management difficulties. With these games certain emotions are needed in order to help the player succeed in winning. When angry children play a violent game, they can release their anger, by killing a fictional character. When these kids play a game that requires extreme skill, and composure, they are able to learn how to become and stay calm. It helps keep the heart rate down at a calm level and become better to communicate with. Researchers learned that angry kids get better treatment than by taking anger therapy. These games assist in helping kids learn how to control their emotions when going into different environments.
Although some people may say that video games are not good for someone’s brain they can be used for good things that impact your brain. A big way that these games can help is awareness learning. Whether we want to believe it or not, video games can help people learn. They can learn self-control, like when to walk away, they can learn how to communicate with all different types of people, and understand that when they get upset that it is okay to walk away from a situation that they are not going to do things that they would not be proud of the next day. There are positive effects of playing video games even though they are not talked about as much, they do exist. It is so common in our world for people to only see the bad side of video games and not even begin to look at some of the positive effect of them.
In conclusion, there is injustice about the topic of video games. People think that because there have been things said about truth, that they are true. Most of the “truths” that are accepted today are just stereotypes. Because they play video games they are crazy, murderous, lazy, and have no ambition; but this is untrue. There are many people that play videos games. These games can help your future, boost independence, increase your focus, and improve well-being.
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This post was very inspirational and really made me think about if I am for or against video games. I really like how you explained that video games don't cause violence, they actually help with focusing, learning, emotional status, and many other things. I like your point on how video games can help you in the future.
ReplyDeleteI agree that violent or graphic stories have been around for years, but it still does not excuse the fact that we can create games that allow us to do the killing. When we read about brutal killings or stories that the Grimm Brothers wrote we aren't the ones doing the violent act. The characters are. Video games enables us to do the violent act. This is why people may become more susceptible to violence.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog. It was very good and engaging. I liked how you talked about how video games help children better deal with the challenges in life. I agree with you on what you said about how video games increase your focus and also your physiological skills.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat agree with your debate. I agree with the part of beingable to talk to new people. I thought it had good information, but I do disagree with a lot of the info. Video games could help with self control, but it still cause anger that gets built up. For a certain amount of time they could have self control, but one day all that anger will come out.
ReplyDeleteAaron, this was the most spectacular piece of literature i have ever laid eyes upon. I am honored to have been an audience to this blog. I congradulate you and your group for developing this amazingly exstatic work of art. Aaron your group is a role-model for all, please contine posting.
ReplyDeleteThis post made me realize that video games can somewhat be beneficial. I like how you explained how they can help children in the future with their focus and well-being. I agree that it is true that people only see the negative side of video games and don’t see the positive side.
ReplyDeleteThis was good and it had a lot of interesting facts especially the one about the seniors and how it makes their mood more positive. I also liked the fact about the angry children and how playing video games is better than anger therapy. Overall this might be my favorite debate so far.
ReplyDeleteI thought your debate was pretty good. I don't know how quoting the batman videos had anything to do with this topic but okay. I thought it was good what you said about the 1 out of 8 schools. I thought that was a really interesting point. I also like what you said about how it can help you to think faster by using a fictional character.
ReplyDeleteThis post was very fun and interesting to read. This post made me take a double take on my stand for video games. I especially like the part where you talked about blowing up stuff. I do agree this will keep kids safer. I believe this really made the positive side of video games stick out. This was very well said and put together.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your post. This gives really good information on how they are good for you! They can help educate young kids. I like how you said that they are a really good for kids managing their anger. That can be true. I mean Mario games are a good example. He can help you with your anger issues no problem.
ReplyDelete"...but in fact, it is there mental state and how their home-life is that causes the violence." This is the fact that you presented in your debate. But let us not forget that our environment greatly affect our mental state. A kid who spends most of his time playing violent videogames will probably have a voilent mental state because that have been the environment they have been around. This in effect will make them think about voilent all the time because that what they have inscribbed in their brain.
ReplyDeleteI don't disagree that games are not good for you, but I say it again it all depends on the type of game you play. if you play violent games, it might effect your ability to think or to act. however educational games can help your performance in school and decision wise,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post, I applaud thee greatly, sir. There should be more people like this guy in the world, just so I can congratulate them and say "congratulations".
ReplyDeleteI agree with "A study by Allaire showed that seniors who play video games increase greatly in their mood." I have seen senior citizens playing the wii and they get happy, joyful, happy. It really helps them have fun when they are together and want something to do.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with you on that they can help your focus. I can see where video games may be helpful in life, but I am still not completely sold out on video games. Your debate was really good and pretty entertaining. The way you brought in common fairy tales and shows was good since those are things kids will encounter almost everyday.
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