How many times have you said “5 more minutes!” and “In a minute!?” Videogames are often associated with addiction and future bad tendencies. Video games are typically frowned upon by parents in fear of what it can do to their kids. Violent video games, often found in the hands of children, increase these fears (possibly a delusional response). It is the general belief is that violence will desensitize their kids and possibly lead them to mimic stunts and exhibit potentially violent behavior. In the articles below, I have researched 3 sources written each with a different mindset. See what the professionals have to say.
“Violent Video Games and Young People” written in a Harvard Mental Health Letter informs parents of how video games can affect the interaction of kids. The main idea of the article is that research has shown video games can have positive and negative effects. The article itself does not show an inclination to one side of the issue. The article describes the problem with words such as “cites and violent behavior.” The author gives an unbiased view and uses purely facts. The author organizes the article in the form of compare and contrast. The author provides readers with arguments and facts provided by both sides of the spectrum. The author does not directly address conflicting evidence as the author does not have a side. Within the article itself, the author gives arguments from both sides so indirectly; the author does address conflicting evidence. This article is a very credible paper written by a very credible source. The article lists links that cites its sources as well as its distribution, ways to get in touch, and copyrights.
“Positive effects of video games” by Manali Oak, informs video game fans of how video games have positive effects and not all bad for the reputation and stories that they are associated with. The author’s main idea is that video games teach worthwhile skills that the players can apply throughout their lives, skills such as leadership and improved hand-eye coordination. The author shows his viewpoint in the way his writing is organized. The writer puts the article in a cause and effect format. The author gives a positive effect of video games and then tells us how that skill can benefit us in life. The author doesn’t directly address conflicting evidence but using his own evidence, he indirectly combated opposite views. The author repeatedly uses words like positive to make the argument seem true and appealing. Parents will see the article as a reliable one and one that will benefit the development of their kids. This article might not be as credible as it might appear, but it might be just as credible as a college essay. This article could have been better in terms of listing possible sources.
“Excessive gaming linked to depression, bad grades” by Leslie Wade informs parents of how her research has shown her that video games lead to bad problems. The main idea of the article is that research has linked problems with video game addictions. The author has used research to back up her facts and gives her article merit. The author viewpoint seems to be one that is not biased to a particular side of the issue. The author does this by providing evidence backing that video games induce health problems while also acknowledging opposing viewpoints. The author acknowledges conflicting evidence in her article by saying how there is no concrete evidence that connects computers and video games to potential damage. Connotation can be seen in the article in the use of some words. The author does not use words like crazy or obsessive when describing people who suffer from some of the possible symptoms. Instead, the author uses words like pathological, which is seen and used more as a diagnosis of health. The text structure used to organize the article is compare and contrast. The author compares kids who play video games with kids who play more excessively than others. From there, the author gives possible effects as to how playing excessively can affect your life. I would think that this article is a very credible one. This article comes from CNN which is a credible news site as well as citing sources within the article itself.
I enjoyed reading this. It was very interesting to hear what really happens when kids play video games.
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