2007-01-25 05:41:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Well, for one, they will play violent video games all day instead of exercising or learning.
When I was a kid, I played cops and robbers, rambo, etc at 8 and 10 years old. The playing at violence didn't make me a violent person.
At 8 and 10 those kids should be developing socially and mentally, and playing a game where they simply shoot everthing will not develop any skills necessary for life.
Break their game system when they aren't home, and force them to get involved in healthy activities.
They also MAY mimick behavior in the games in school, it's not hard to unteach those things when it happens, but do you want to get that call in the first place?
2007-01-25 07:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by badbadboy6979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why anyone let alone young children enjoy's those games. Do you think violence is "good"? when my son was young I forbid to have those games in my home and had no qualms about throwing one away or calling a friends parent and telling them I don't allow them in my house. I have informed parents that i don't allow it when my son was at their house also and think my opinion has been respected for the most part. I always paid attention to the ratings on the games and my own judgement. My son (now 16) was not happy with me when I would take a game away but didn't argue because he knew it was not negotiable. He can play what he want's now and actually prefers the adventure games to violent games. He is a good kid who had made good decisions when involved in conflict. He doesn't resort to violence.
2007-01-25 06:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents need to know that Dead Island is a violent, open-world action game set in a remote island resort that has been overrun by zombies. Players move between enclaves of survivors, carrying out tasks and killing countless zombies in brutal, gory fashion along the way. Adult narrative elements, including alcohol, drugs, brief talk of sexual abuse, and strong profanity, validate the game’s Mature rating. Parents should also note that this game supports online cooperative play with open voice chat for up to four players. Common Sense Media does not recommend open online play for pre-teens.
2016-05-23 22:46:38 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is bad because it teaches the behavior. I know that I have 7 and 5 year old sons and they both do as the see, whether by parents, or tv or video games. I don't want my children to grow up believing that it is okay for them to behave badly and I will do whatever it takes to not let that happen. Including watching out for what they watch and play!!
2007-01-25 06:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because is teaches them violent behaviors. Also, it takes away the value of life. On games, when they die they don't die forever they always come back. And if the parents do not teach their kids the value of life or the circumstances of violent behavior then the child only has one exposure to violence and that would be the video games. I don't know about you but I don't want violent video games teaching my children anything.
2007-01-25 05:48:07 · answer #5 · answered by vrwtts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They imitate what they see and that could end up with injuries. Why teach them violence? That is not some thing I want my child to think is ok.
2007-01-25 16:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Weezy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't understand that the games are only fictional and therefore they would think it would be "glamorous" to go out and shoot somebody down. My son is 16 and I won't let him play that crap.
2007-01-25 05:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it desensitizes them to real violence. As adults, we know the difference, but kids don't.
2007-01-25 06:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me????? I am finishing my master's right now in Criminal Justice. It is a huge factor that leads to delinquent behavior in the future...
2007-01-25 06:22:56 · answer #9 · answered by ShanaJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋