Nowadays we have the luxury of having easy access to the cutting edge technology at our disposal. From the World Wide Web to cell phones, music, movies and video games, the human race has thought of everything to entertain us. Over the years, studies have shown reasonable concerns about the long-term effects of video games. These games can desensitize players to real-life violence, which is typically seen among younger people. Studies have particularly focused on games containing violence between players. Although these games are extremely entertaining and can get children to settle down for a while, if not properly supervised they can produce harmful effects. Other studies have shown that video games can be used to produce positive outcomes such as good problem-solving skills, cooperation within a group, and the ability to circulate. Although there has been psychological research on children learning through the actions of others, some believe that children are automatically able to distinguish between what is just play and what is reality. The longer they stay on their gaming system, the more convinced they are that their games are real. Some researchers believe that violent video games can channel a child's aggression, but parents are responsible for what happens to the child after playing excessively for a period of time. Children may become preoccupied with these violent video games which have been shown to cause poor social skills, uncontrollable aggression and a false reality. I happen to sympathize with children, perhaps because they become addicted to these games and some have aggression problems because of them. Increased exposure to violent or "action-packed" videos...... middle of paper ...... their video games with them. Children love this interaction. This parent-child relationship is in some ways a prerequisite for the formation of other relationships when placed within the social framework. Plus, wouldn't it be good for a child to have a nice parent who plays video games with them? Works Cited Adachi, Paul JC and Willoughby, Teena. “Do video games promote the positive development of young people? Journal of Adolescent Research 28.2 (2012): 155-165. Internet. April 12, 2014. Dill, Karen E. and Dill, Jody C. “Violence in Video Games: A Review of the Empirical Literature.” » Aggression and violent behavior 3.4 (1998): 407-428. Internet. April 14, 2014. Geen, Russell G. “Human Aggression.” Aggressive Behavior 18.1 (1992): 75-76. Internet. April 14, 2014. Larson, Reed W. “Toward a Psychology of Positive Youth Development.” American Psychologist 55.1 (2000): 170-183. Internet. April 12 2014.