I've not played violent, as in bloody, games. I've played many games in my life though, and even in fantasy games, you have to defeat your foes. I can't speak for others, but I don't feel violent in real life. I've never really understood why people would say games make people more violent. It's all just fun and games!
Don't small kids outside sometimes play with fake guns? Don't people watch violence on tv? I don't see much difference. I even think maybe gaming lets people blow off steam, so they don't have to do that in real life.
It might bring out something in people that is already there, but I think that's about it.
I'm no expert though!
Exactly! It's just fun and games. Maybe people were frustrated with their children spending too much time playing video games and they just made that myth up! haha.
That is kind of what I think, yes. It's the same when people say their children are spending way too much time playing games on the pc, while they themselves spend all evening watching television. I'd argue gaming is better, atleast when it's a proper challenging game and especially when played with friends. My brother basically learned perfect English playing World of Warcraft with friends from all over Europe.
Not that I'm saying screen time is better than playing outside, but gaming is looked down upon much more than watching television is. Not because it's worse, but because it is less socially accepted.
You are absolutely right!! It's exactly what happens!!!!