Video Games and Their Effects on Todays Youth

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Video Games and Their Effects on Todays Youth

• Yes, another one.

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The Argument

• Heather Rickers Video Game Buyers Beware!
• Video game violence is corrupting todays youth
• Violent games are responsible for violent
  behavior among children

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My Point of View

• CRAP
• Videos games are not to be held responsible
• Many other forms of media violence
• Parental responsibility

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The Grain of Salt

• Violence is an inevitable part of todays society
• No denying its role in shaping how we act
• Violence should be reduced

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My argument

• While video games today are becoming increasingly
  violent, they are for entertainment purposes only
• ESRB rating system
• There are many other forms of violence in todays
  society, so why not throw the blame somewhere
  else

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Conclusion

• Entertainment
• Relaxation
• Escape
• Parents should be held more responsible
• Video games not to blame

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Works Cited
Heather Ricker. Video Games Buyers Beware!.
23 September 2004. 12 October 2005.
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