violent video games argument

written by jameson everett

As more and more teens start to play more violent games, people have their opinions and so one of the most asked questions about gaming are violent video games harmful to teenagers no violent video games are not harmful to teenagers. “Britannica says “ Studies have shown that violent video games can have a positive effect on kindness, civic engagement, and prosocial behaviors.”

violent video games have a good effect on social interaction and show teamwork ”Britannica says “ Studies have shown that violent video games can have a positive effect on kindness, civic engagement, and prosocial behaviors.” Fortnite has squads for teamwork. chatting and building to boost creativity. Teams have to work together to reach their goals

They have a good strategy to win and they help you release anger in a nonviolent way, allowing them to see that their bad behavior needs to stay in a video game. https://www.livingyourdreamlife.org/why-your-kids-playing-fortnite-is-a-great-ide

People say that violent video games (fortnite)(call of duty)(etc.) make teens more violent and from experience I know that that can possibly be true but I have not seen any cases of this happening. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't happen.  Studies have shown no connection between video games and violent behavior. Adair, C. (2024). 11 Positive Effects of Video Games. Gamequitters.Com. https://gamequitters.com/positive-effects-of-video-games/ 

To conclude this essay/intro to the episode I say that violent video games are not bad for teenagers. And I hope that this essay will show that sometimes teens want to do what they see on a video game but it is scientifically proven that violent video games do not have a connection with anger and in real life violence.

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