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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Violent Video Games are Good for Boys


When I was a boy we used to kick a ball around outside or play army or tag. The current generation seem to have a limited concept of what playing outside means, or people are increasingly living in areas where this is isn´t possible. In any case, the games console has become a surrogate for real social interaction.

With all these cries against violient video games and the effects they may have on the youth, this article from Ars Technica was a welcome relief. Peg Tyre´s book The Trouble With Boys covers something which is perfectly logical if you think about it. Some kids have more energy than others and playing is a part of growing up and learning social interaction. If children cannot be exposed to the traditional methods (football, army, tag) which are all perfectly natural and healthy boyish pastimes, then games like Halo might actually be a good substitute. Shielding children too much in our over-politically correct world may actually be hindering their development.

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