Wow! Then we wonder why there's shootings in schools!

Columbine - happened immediately after parents took away video game priveleges Newtown, Conn - spent hours playing video games Santee, California - avid video-game player West Pakucah, Kentucky - avid video-game player Jonesboro, Arkansas - avid video-game player Springfield, Oregon - avid video-game player "Anderson and Bushan (2001) used modern meta-analytic technique to combine the results of violent video game effect on 5 types of outcome variables: aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, helping behavior, and physiological arousal. Found significant effects of violent video games on each of these five variables." by Craig A. Anderson in "An update on the effects of playing violent video games"

Those are very convincing stats StLouisMetroTutoring. You've done your research. But might I ask you a question? Out of the millions of people who play violent video games, why do these people resort to acting out? Why don't every one of these gamers act out their fantasies in real life? Why only six? That is like 6 out of millions of gamers (approximately 0.0006%). Can we blame violent video games solely?

Oh no, I by no means blame video games solely. But I do strongly believe they're a contributing factor. In addition, I believe the problem is caused with television shows and movies that make those prone to violence appear to be heroes. And we all know, the hero always wins. We learn the mentality that violence=hero=winner. Then when someone does commit mass murder, the media turns it into a show. That's all that we hear about, for weeks. The murderer is a sudden celebrity. Everybody knows everything about him/her. I think it's about teaching that killing is easy, is fun, has no consequence, and is a method to get rid of our opponent. All found in video games. IN ADDITION, I think it's the reinforcement of these beliefs in television and movie programming. And then we top it all off by making sure those that don't feel heard, get heard. As far as the stats, I just listed the first few I saw. I didn't do extensive research. This is what I found in 10 minutes. The way I understand it, violent video games effect everyone. Some to different extent. But most people don't act on what they learn. But if someone has all these things teaching them killing will solve problems and is a good way to get attention, they have a troubled mind (this doesn't HAVE to mean mental health issues), and have rage, violence is often seen as a way out.

You're absolutely right! They poison our children's minds. I seriously believe that's why there's so much more violence these days. Thanks for your input!