Triana Putri Salehah (A1B215230)

Argumentative Essay

Do violent in video games cause behavior problems?

Currently video games are very popular with many people, especially children. With the rapid growth of technology, of course also affect the video games. The video game has the main purpose is for entertain for those who play it. But now comes the problem from playing video games, especially those experienced by children. One of the problems is video games that contain violence. However, the main focus of the game today is violence and killing the enemy. Therefore, many people believe that violence in video games lead to outbreaks of violence and bad behavior in real life. Because of this, appears the question in many people; whether these violent video games cause teens to act aggressively? for me, I believe that spending too much time on some kind of activity can cause permanent damage to the pattern of adolescent behavior. Many studies have been going around this idea, provide valid points to both sides of the topics.

Spending too much time on playing violent video games can provoke teens to act in a violent manner. Killing enemies in a video game can teach teens to act in an aggressive manner when faced with the real world. This is because playing violent video games induces individual brain chance to act in certain manners. In addition, the brain takes only what it wants in a given situation. This means that one can chance his or her minds.

Video games have been to be addictive if played uncontrollably. Because of this can make the children being lazy. They don’t want to help their parents or even study and doing their homework. The children will in front of the television and played video games almost all days if they too addictive.

On the other hand, some people, although they think that behind the negative effects caused by video games there is still a positive effect.When video games aren't about violence, their capacity to teach can be a good thing.  for example, video games can train a child’s concentration and also with the games, the children can make a friendship with other people. Because of this, video games can ultimately keep them away from drug usage and violent activities.

Additionally, although violent video games might cause children to violent behavior, genetics and environmental aspects and self-control must be considered as some of the factors that contribute to the increase in aggressiveness. Ph. D statement during an interview with MSNBC, "Video game violence is only one risk factor for aggressive behavior in the real world. There are also dozen or so known risk factors. It is not the smallest risk factor, but it is an important one."

Violent video games can cause the aggressive and violent behavior and addiction to the children. However, considering some of the positive effects of the video games, their use must not be prohibited. Parents and guardians should take care their children to reduce the negative effect of violence.To avoid possibilities of addiction, parents should attempt to provide a variety of entertainment to their children. It would be a good idea to make sure that children involve themselves in sports and interact with other children and their friends.