Video Games: violence or no violence
             Violence is a nation wide problem existing the united stated today. Many of our everyday lives and activities involve violence either encountering it or witnessing it. The media and many other angry parents like to find a source to blame such as video games. Although video games are very entertaing and becoming more of a virtual reality the truth is that they are actually becoming an army system training the minds of many individuals.
             An older study from 1967 had reported that simply seeing violent images caused an increase in violent thoughts. They called this the "Weapons effect" (Anderson). There are several theories that also might apply to violence in kids through video games. One is the social learning theory, which says that violence is learned by watching and then repeating. Another is the arousal theory, which says that if the player is naturally angry, playing video games might anger them more. A third theory is the main theory. It says that video games activate related primary structures, and future thoughts might be processed in an aggressive state of mind. Another theory is the catharsis theory, which says that video games are an outlet for violent thoughts. Another theory is the drive-reduction theory. It says that games may be useful to reduce violent tendencies (Bensley 245-246). I believe weapons affect theory and/or any of the others relate to violent minds
             Over one thousand different studies exist showing a connection between media violence and aggression in children (American Academy of Pediatrics). Several of those studies show that after seeing a lot of violence, children are more likely to use violence to solve problems. They are also likely to not help people in violent situations. The studies also show that the kids see the world as a violent place, which might lead to Self- protective behaviors and mistrust of others (American Academ...