Game environments are often based on plots of violence, aggression, and gender bias. Many games only offer an arena of weapons, killings, kicking, stabbing, and shooting. Long-term effect on aggression is not known. Questions have been raised about early exposure to violent video games. More often games do not offer action that requires independent thought or creativity.
Games often confuse reality and fantasy.
In violent games, players must become more violent to win. Playing video games takes players away from other activities such as sports, spending time with the family, reading, etc. With your children, discuss and agree upon ways to reduce the potential negative effects of playing video games. Play with your child to become familiar with the games. Provide alternative ways for child to spend time.