Do violent video games make kids violent?
“In a recent study performed by Dr. Vincent Mathews, professor of radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, and his research team, it was proven that adolescents’ brain functions are actually altered as a result of playing violent video games. The study proved that after playing a violent video game for just 30 minutes, the adolescents experienced increased activity in the part of the brain involved with emotional arousal, the amygdala. In addition to this, a decrease of activity in the parts of the brain associated with self-control was observed. This study is important because it proves a link between brain activity and the type of video games children play. While this isn’t conclusive evidence that violent video games produce violent children, it definitely opens up the potential for more research. The American Academy of Pediatrics answers the question, “Do violent video games influence children?” with its report from back in 2000 that says there is a significant influenc
