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Maybe violent games don't make violent children...

by rawmeatcowboy
04 March 2008
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“We did not set out to prove that violent games cause aggressive behavior. Instead, we focused on identifying markers of risk: patterns of game play that were associated with problem behaviors, that both parents and pediatricians could spot. (Games can help aid players in) forget[ting] problems, relax[ing], and feel[ing] less lonely.” - Dr. Cheryl K. Olson, the co-author of Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games

Much of the discussion relates to the parents actually paying attention to what their children are playing, and determining if it is appropriate. Parents doing parenting…what a novel idea!

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