By Ryan Bernard-Amico Video games have been very popular in groups of teenagers, some even play up to 8 hours daily which is substantially harmful toward thought and learning processes. According to Trailcarolina.com, “Intense action and shooting games tap into the fight or flight response in teen’s brains. The overload of stimuli causes stress to increase and this hyper arousal leaves the teen mentally depleted. This can lead to a shortened attention span, impulsiveness, and lowered ability to deal with frustration.” Video games can also make students focus more on gaming than on submitting assignments and attending school then fall behind the rest. Though gaming can have a negative effect on the brain it can also have some positive effects. According to Brainlife.com, “Video games can help the brain in a number of ways, such as enhanced visual perception, improved ability to switch between tasks, and better information processing.” Certain games can help teens with focusing troubles focus on the content of the game and help them to focus on more crucial things. One of the most harmful effects of gaming is losing sleep at night which throws off sleep schedule and makes it harder to stay awake during the day. Parents are concerned about this for their children’s future and whether or not video games are right for their children and the reasoning behind it because their child might be headed down this path and want to know what to do in order to help them stay on track to a successful and meaningful future. Like anything, moderation is the key.
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Lynn Girven
11/28/2021 02:07:17 pm
I agree that moderation is key, however I don't see that happening with some people, and this fictional world in not real!
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