Discussion: Violence in Video Games; Adolescents; Aggressive Behavior

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sundin13 said:

All the while the actual research and money should be focused towards mental health, and people should look towards the media if they want to find someone in the entertainment industry who directly influences real world violence.

Also, I agree that the ESRB should exist, just as most entertainment has a rating system. Some things are simply not appropriate for children. However, I think that it is the parents decision to allow their child to play M rated video games and it is their responsibility to be sure they understand where the line is in the real world. If they believe that the child can handle M rated games, than I see no problem with allowing them access to said games. i know that I was playing M rated games before I turned 17.

I wish it wasn't such a bipolar decision for the parenting population. From what I've seen (yep more anecdotal evidence) it's a lot of either completely avoid the game because the devil made it, or don't even look at the game when you buy it because your kid owns you. Parents that consider the decision more closely and have sitdowns with their kids are few and far between in my community