Video games have been popular since their introduction in the United States in the 1970s. In the early days, video games were basic, animated interactive game . Nowadays, "video games" includes video games, computer games and hand-held electronic games. Playing video games become one of the trend and affect many of teenagers today in positive way and negative way. However, since the number of gamers increased day by day , many of expert started to do research about the impact of video games to gamers . Professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association have weighed in on this topic and have confirmed the link between video games and social problem such as violence.

When a person had excessive of gaming or addictive to games , they will be facing the problem of socialize and public relations circle of them will be more small . Although this does not always occur, it is possible if you do not occupy your time with other hobbies and activities outside of the home. On a negative note, playing video games with gamers around the world will not help you to socialize and communicate with others .You will have the ability to meet new gamers or friends each day by using online multiplayer gaming systems in unreal world but will stuck in the process of making new friend in real world . 

Specialists have confirmed that people who spend too much time playing computer games not only are easily susceptible to long terms problems like bad posture and RSI (repetitive strain injury), but it also cause disequilibrium in their daily routine, its ill effects cannot be ignored.Beside that,common complaints found among them obsessed with games are eye strains, wrist, neck and back pains.

Millions of children love video games, especially boys. Our national survey revealed that 92% of children age 2-17 play regularly.That translates into 59 million young players.This means usually children spend so much time to play these games and ignore their studies. As a result they have to pay heavy cost in later life. This give negative impact upon teenagers since at this stage they need to concentrate on their study and prepare for their future . 

A new research has proved that excessive playing of games can actually stunt the growth of a human brain. Brain-mapping expert Professor Ryuta Kawashima and his team at Tohoku University in Japan measured the level of brain activity in teenagers playing a Nintendo game and compared it with those who played other arithmetic games. It was concluded that the Nintendo game stimulated activity only in the parts of the brain associated with vision and movement. While arithmetic games stimulated brain activity in both the left and right hemispheres of the frontal lobe. The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with learning, memory and emotion and continues to develop till the age of 20. Hence it is a matter of concern. Though the games do provide certain benefits, the question is how much and is it really worthwhile. 


Video game addiction is real and growing , after knowing negative aspects of games we are in a better position to take the decision.   So ,Parents, educators and others should  encourage your children to participate in other activities, for instance, outdoor activities or hobbies.\


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Ng Hean Lun