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Violent video games have been accused of causing more aggressive behaviors among teenage boys. This has been talked about more lately because the teen boys who were involved in the recent school shootings were also video game players. Parents often disagree about how to react when their sons play war and other aggressive video games. Some parents believe that aggressive games foster violent behavior. Some parents believe that aggressive play is natural for boys and it helps them practice dealing with issues they may face in real life. And finally, some parents believe that playing violent video games provides a boy with an outlet for intense feelings that might otherwise result in destructive acts or fights.
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