THE CONS OF PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

In our 21^st of century, the population people playing video games increase more and more rapidly. But, playing video games lead a lot of disadvantages. Playing video games too often and for too long can harm you in more than one way. Many people argue that video games are ruining the lives of many children in today’s world. This is because they have no restrictions on what they play and how long they play it. Video games are looked down upon by parents as time-wasters and think that these games corrupt the child brain.

Violent video games are readily blamed by the media and some experts as the reason why some youth become violent or commit extreme anti-social behaviour. Most of the bad effects of video games are blamed on the violence they contain. Children who play more violent video games are more likely to have increased aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In many games, kids are rewarded for being more violent. The act of violence is done repeatedly. The child is in control of the violence and experiences the violence in his own eyes.

Besides that, too much video game playing will make our socially isolated. We do not know anything happen in the world because too addicted playing with video games. Addiction to video games increases our depression and anxiety levels. Addicted kids also exhibit social phobias. Not surprisingly, kids addicted to video games see their school performance suffer. Moreover, we may also spend less time in other activities such as doing homework, reading, sports, and interacting with the family and friends.

Furthermore, playing video games teach us the wrong values. Violent behaviour, vengeance and aggression are rewarded. Negotiating and other nonviolent solutions are often not options. Women are often portrayed as weaker characters that are helpless or sexually provocative. When playing video games online, we can pick up bad language and behaviour from other people, and this may cause us vulnerable to online dangers.

In conclusion, playing video games ruin our life tremendously. We must not often play video games so that we can live a happy lifestyle. Parents also need to keep track of how much time their children spend playing video games and also as to what type of games they play. Every aspect has its advantages and disadvantages; so is the law of nature. What we can do is try to maintain a balance and get the best of what it has to offer, be it nature or technology.

Written by,

Chong Yu Chen