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Disadvantages of Video Games

Disadvantages of Video Games

Many video games are appropriate for children of all ages. Many others are not so appropriate. Learn to tell the difference, as well as the benefits and hazards.

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Video Games: Cons and Pros

The impact of television, both positive and negative, on children has been a subject of both heated opinion and ...

Source: NYU Child Study Center
The Impact of Video Games on Children

What impact does playing video games have on children or adolescents? The most widely used "positive" impact ...

Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Violent Video Games

Video games have been available to consumers for the last 30 years. Video games are unique, as compared to other games ...

Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Do Violent Video Games Result in More Aggressive Teens?

Violent video games have been accused of causing more aggressive behaviors among teenage boys. This has been talked ...

Source: Missouri Families
Playstation or Playground?

Today’s parents have a mind-boggling array of movies, video games, CDs, and MP3s to sift through to keep abreast ...

Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
The Gender of Video Games

In the next issue of Greater Good (Spring 2008), I have an essay on new research into video games. My focus is on the ...

Source: Greater Good Magazine

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Playing Video Games Online: A Parent-Friendly Guide

Source: Education.com
How do we know Nature Deficit Disorder is a problem in today’s society?

Source: Education.com
Why are Games So Fun to Play?

Source: Center on Media and Child Health
FAQs on Violent Video Games and Other Media Violence

Source: Education.com
Violent Video Games and Brain Functioning

Source: Education.com
Choosing Video Games for Your Kids

Source: Education.com
Help Prevent Violence on TV

Source: Missouri Families
Gender and Race on the Screen

Source: Education.com
Violent Video Games, Social and School Adjustment, and Aggressive Behavior

Source: Education.com
Online Computer Gaming: Advice for Parents

Source: Education.com

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