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Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

the problem is if there is something that child like more than video games some company would come up with it and make unlimited money
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Here is the definition of videogames any of various games played using a microcomputer with a keyboard and often joysticks to manipulate changes or respond to the action or questions on the screen. 2. any of various games played using a microchip-controlled device, as an arcade machine or hand-held toy. so it is fine
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

YES! playing too much video games does have a negative effect. I'm going to come straight out and just say that yes i do myself play video games, And yes i do enjoy them...But too much video games leads to someone who has no work ethic. I know the discussion is on the mind but i would like to add that it will also limit your body development. In case you didn't know here is a news flash for ya "CHILD OBESITY IS ON THE RISE". Yes it is a fact. NO it cant be disputed. Its in large part to children no wanting to do anything but play these games. it may have something to do with the fact that maybe there not accepted at school maybe there not really good at anything else or maybe their just shy. So they go home for the day and what do they do go to play their games where they can play in a perfect world where nobody will make fun of them for messing up where they get unlimited due overs where you just wont get harassed. If this continues they will never grow up and smell the roses. They will never come to terms with reality. So what do i suggest for such a problem, Just enroll them in an after school club where it doesn't have to be a competition where they can just be themselves and not have to worry about messing up. Also make sure to let them keep playing their games just having a couple hours a day to hang out with some real friends not just cyber ones online is very good for a developing mind. Well sorry to rant that's all i have.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

I totally agreed.... parents, who let their children play too much video games, are lazy and don't deserve to be called parents... Like my husband, who allow my child play after school 5 hours a day . It is too much, and when i want my child stop using it he bully me and shout up in my face :-(
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

It obviously does because when a child refuses to do his/her homework, or even study, because they are to busy blowing up virtual cars, I'd say that is a negative effect!
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Its much harder for today's kids to get out and about and have fun then it used to be and people have to realize that it is not the kids fault. There are more and more people coming into this world and so as a result there are more laws and less space. When my dad was a kid his neighbor owned three pet chimpanzees and he had an entire forest to explore behind his house. Now days it is against the law to own chimps as pets and there are low to no forests in peoples back yards. The only way to enjoy the outdoors is to drive to a park or hiking trail. Most homes have a set property and are boxed in by someone or a road on all four sides. And so scene there are restrictions and space issues on life today, and a great way to escape it all and do things otherwise prohibited is through a virtual world where you can explore and discover things that are otherwise restricted in the real one due to space issues or bans. Parents have to understand things are not like the way they used to be when they where kids and so now day kids are coping with the changes and problems in the world.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

ya it can get u fat by just sitting there than u get heart problems or other diseases and u can die to much video games is bad
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

You can also get fat from anything non-active, including reading and watching movies both of which you just "sit there" and same for heart problems
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

And? Because all of those things can cause someone to be obese, it's okay?Just because there isn't a quick fix for these sedentary addictions, there should be no fix at all?Can you really defend an detrimental action because it is not the only action that causes the problem?
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

At least reading make you to enrich your vocabulary, isn't it?... Your comparison don't have sense.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

If a little kid is playing like halo and they see blood ... i mean what will there little minds think
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Nowadays children seem to swap childhood to computer games and television. Every parent should find somethind that motivates his child and not let them turn into a couch potato. I have written an article about this topic and you can view it on www.realmomtips.com
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

the only negative effect they have is that people keep encouraging this activity as an copout excuse for poor or bad behaviour.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

I've been reading psychology reports about that very topic all day!Chris Ferguson says, ofttimes, no - it does not have an effect.Brad Bushman, however, says that violent video games cause the player to be desensitized, which can lead to aggression.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Just like all other things, games are up for being blamed for today's troubles in kid and childhood development. Back in the past comic books got hit hard and where blamed for being the source of bad or corrupt children. Like all other things Video games will eventually fall sideline to some other thing that people and parents can find to blame there troubles on.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

i think to much of any thing is bad for you "M" and "T" games are OK if the people who are playing them are ready for them and yes violent games can make kids do violent things and by angry i do have experience
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Yes, TOO much video gaming is bad for you, but it is okay so long that it is done in moderation with excercise and what not. Obesity is the biggest problem with kids nowadays, well, maybe not the biggest but it IS a problem. Kids just need to get out and DO stuff and not sit in front of a TV all day and get larger, i play video games often, but i also weightlift, jog, wrestle, and play soccer, hang out with friends, go to social gatherings and interact with the community, and i volunteer at a lot of events, im on a couple committees and boards, and do schoolwork and speeches...yada yada yada.... So really, just get up and do things!
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Like mju7(9) said too much of anything can harm your mind but researchers have said that playing video games can help with teamwork, and playing video games also helps make real life decisions faster. There are different effects on different peoples minds. We all are different but you shouldn't do too much of anything.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

Many games like COD (Call of Duty) are first-person shooters. I'm not saying that a child would become a murderer after playing COD but children might have the idea of killing people or using a gun"cool".
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

Playing video games for extended periods of time can have negative effects on your mental health. Studies have shown that excessive video game use can lead to a lack of social interaction and poor communication skills, as well as an increase in anxiety and depression. Additionally, video games can be highly addictive, and individuals who spend too much time playing may struggle to control their gaming habits. This can lead to neglecting other important responsibilities, such as school or work, which can negatively impact your overall well-being. Furthermore, the sedentary nature of video games can also contribute to physical health issues, such as obesity and poor posture. It's essential to maintain a balance in your life and make sure that gaming is not your only source of entertainment or leisure activity. It's recommended to have breaks every hour or so, and do some physical exercise or interact with real people, it will be beneficial for both your mental and physical health.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

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Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

Nope. Tommy had that homicidal seed stuck in his mind from something else~
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

i play video games all the time and i still am a great athlete and have almost perfect grades
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

That's great, but it, at best, is an isolated incident. I'll bet that you also don't spend a whole lot of time playing video games, which is a good thing...since you wouldn't be able to have enough time to study & play sports. That's the point. Keep up the good work! :)
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

The only negative effect that I've ever really heard that makes people worried about their children playing video games all the time, is them playing VIOLENT video games and transforming their behavior to what they see in the game. However, there have been studies done on this and it was pretty low. A child playing a violent video game isn't any more negative than a child watching a violent film. And even so, the ratio of them actually becoming violent was low.Now, besides that, I guess it makes sense that if you play it ALL the effin time (like in the World of Warcrafts episode on south park, in which Cartmen became a serious addict to the game and gained 20+ lbs), you could gain weight. But not anymore than you'd also gain if you watch TV ALL the time (and it's easier to eat when watching tv than playing a video game, or reading). But seriously, serious addicts typically do have a higher weight than than their peers their age and in their environment. But I do know there are also serious addicts that are thin as hell because they never eat.I'm sure it can also lead to heart problems, as well as other organ problems from lack of increased cardiovascular exercise, but 'eh. I'll say the effect is more on the body than the mind. The end.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

Children are smarter than we givethem credit for. A child can distinguish between fiction and reality. People were beating their hookers long before video games.The problem would be obesity. How long does it take to finish a game? I don't play video games much anymore, but I used to. I think I spent months on final fantasy and grand theft auto games. I could imagine someone who plays those games for years on end becoming obese.Potentially even overdosing on hot pockets...And the hospital isn't free, nor does it pick up your body out of the middle of the ocean and within a few hours get you through the emergency room...Maybe that's the mental harm. GTA has artificially raised our opinion on the health care system.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

Videogames nowadays can last 150 to 200+ hours. However it is the individual who decides the duration of one sitting. Nothing is good when not in moderation, and it is ones own responsibility to moderate themself. Some games, as with movies, can be lively and poetic and meaningful, which may come as a surprise to the other debators here.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

this a very excellent point and you have both fact and opinion in your statement
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

no.. video games do not have a negative effect on young mind. If that's the case how would you explain a child's bad behavior before video games............comic books?? Parents have the power to prevent young kids from playing violent games. 7 and 8 year olds can't go out and buy grand theft auto without an adult can they????????......didn't think so. They're just looking for someone to blame
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

though i agree with your argument id like to just say that unfortunately due to an incompetant staff at one of australias leading stores my son was able to purchase the latest gta game when he was only 11.indeed i returned the game and the person lost thier job for selling such graphic material to a minor.anyhow i still agree with your argument.parents look for cop outs all the time.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

even if video games do have a negative effect on young mines, this takes awhile to effect them and it also has the benefits of hand-eye coronation and the ability to be alert and aware of whats going on around them.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

I have played a lot in my life and i have actually realized i am a lot more coordinated with my hand and some what more aware of my surroundings then some of my friends.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

No to much video games does not have a negative effect on a young mind but what does is the parents that let there kids play to much lets face it to much of anything 9 times out of 10 is going to have a bad influence on someone young mind or old. but assuming we are talking young mind as 18 and under wear are the parents? the parents should be stopping there kids from ever getting to that point we as a public are just weak and don't like to take blame for our mistakes parents blame the game for corrupting there young "baby's" mind when it is entirely the parents fault if they care so much about the child's well being then they should step in before this ever becomes a problem PARENTS TAKE RESPONSABILTY FOR YOUR CHILDEREN!!
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Computer! Call it Gameutter .Leave the children playing computer games. What do you call an adult doing PG course leaving no chance to see a movie or play games on computer. Watching Maniac! Types of video games this Mr. Useless s play do not require any intelligence. He is fan of many a cricketer, footballers, cine actors and actor and his only job is looking at them on the screens. A Fan at least rotates and gives wind to people around to remain cool. However, a Fan like him neither progress by himself but continue to rotate in his fools dreams paradise and continue to remain a Faceless Fan, making parents sweat seeing this Fan.Age and look-wise the guy is major, but maturity-wise, he is still a child.To me a Computer is named so because of it is usage in calculations. Alas! Now many students like the said Guy, use it only to play games and to watch movies. They do not even try to excel in Excel Worksheet or do not try to learn the correct usage of other MS Office functions, which will be useful for them in future, to earn a livelihood. Please do inculcate a habit of getting thrills in making formulae in Excel and enjoy when you find your formulae works and give the correct results or answers. This thrill of getting answers thru the formulae developed by you can give the same amount of thrills a computer game can give you. However, this excel thrill will help you in life whereas thrill from those games only help you kill precious time.If you still use computer only for games, then, with much pain in my heart let me suggest a new name to your computer, a new word in English. According to me, the best name to denote this wrong of use of computer is to call it Gameutter. Game + Utter = Total Game (Box)
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

No it does not. As a relatively young mind (17) I can say without a doubt that I was able to garner a relatively large vocabulary and an increased reading speed through the use of videogames (Zelda mostly). Perhaps if a child was unable to distinguish between reality and ifction there would be a problem but that fault lies in the parenting not the games themselves. I play everything, quite literally everything, and I don't go around stealing cars, beating hookers, and attempting to move objects with my mind.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

I am sixteen years of age and have been playing video games for the better part of nine. I have never killed anybody, or had sexual intercourse with and then beaten a prostitute. I pose this question: Does excessive, knee-jerk coverage of video games by the P.C media have a negative effect on an older mind?
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

I personally have been playing video games since I was 3 years old and I am 16 now. I don't know how I would live without them. They are a big part of my life and actually help me get through most hard situations. I think that if someone has a negative thought that most likely it was there even before the game.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

i have played games since i was 3 and now i play video games like every week and its a big part of my life. but i never thought negative because i know the difference between fantasy world and real world
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

No.IF video games have a negative effects on you, then why the hell does everyone like it so much?THere are greater things to worry about. There are definately greater things to worry about.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

"IF video games have a negative effects on you, then why the hell does everyone like it so much?"You can replace "video games" with cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, heroine, methamphetamine, LCD, ecstasy, opium.... well you get the point, I hope.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

I disagree, I can't smoke pot with my XBOX, I would need a bong. =p
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Just because everyone likes them does not make it good! duhhh drunk driving is good, yet we still have tragedies due to drunk driving!
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: yes

Well, some people like drugs, and many of those drugs are addictive (just like video games can be for some people) & harmful over time with excessive use.
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: Yes

Because it is addictive , and that is a big problem . Definitely there are greater things to do than just to spend hours and hours playing x- box all day long !
Debate: Does playing too much video games have a negative effect on a young mind?
Side: No

I seem to think that it's more about what is played, and not how it's played. Imagine playing GTA or whatever games you wouldn't want them playing on a board with pieces... It would be just as bad if not worse.  Males in general are great with spacial reasoning, simulating an environment and using a controller to get through it teaches them a lot that you wouldn't normally think of when you see a kid playing a game. It also helps them by creating tasks to fulfill, and presents them with challenges, which is the point to gaming. Task managing goes further than just killing someone, or finding something, or getting to the next boss. Current game design focuses on task completion, but more importantly, giving users a lot of options when it comes to the way people complete the task. So there are a lot of value judgements to be made. So, for typical children I would argue that gaming is actually good for them, again, only with games that you approve of. Although I've played a lot of games that my parents probably wouldn't have allowed me to if they knew, I don't feel like they effected me much. They shocked me, sure, and scared me sometimes, but it was fun. I didn't run around after that and stab people... nor was I anti-social after playing so long. For the time I was playing I was anti-social maybe, but that was before the internet and multiplayer. Who knows, they may be making people hyper-social now. Another thing to point out is that when I was younger, it was you against the world, when you were gaming... the world being every other moving thing on the screen. Now you have people (AI) to guide you through maps, people to protect, people to save, people that are insignificant, but innocent. It's not just point and shoot moving things. Games are more team oriented, so it may be better for children now because they have to understand that someone is innocent, someone is good, or someone is an enemy... or someone is unknown. More like real life than ever, I can't see how it's any worse than what I grew up with. One thing though, if your kid doesn't want to do anything but game, it's not the game and it's not the child. You need to force him/her outside once in a while. My little brother is an avid gamer at age 8, but he also lives a full life outside of the house. You could say too much anything has a negative effect on anyone, you know?