Lesson 5

The effects of violent video games are very discussed and controversial. According to Walker (2001, p. 116), research conducted in the past decade has revealed that young people who regularly play

violent computer games have a tendency to be more aggressive than those who do not. On the other hand, Smith (2003) children's programs are especially violent, as is shown by Tom and Jerry. If young children are expected to realize that it is only a cartoon, teenagers playing computer games can also recognize that it's only a game. In my opinion video games violent video games can influence children to be violent because they are growing up and forming their thinking. 

Walker, A. (2001). Computer games and adolescent aggression. In N. Peters (Ed.), Research into
the effects of computer games (pp. 108-124). London: St Martin’s Press.

Smith, A. J. (2003). Synthesis. Retrieved October 20, 2008 from The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, The English Language Centre Web site:
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eap/synthesis.htm