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Simulated violent video games can create healthy distractions for kids who play them. These types of video games can build up certain skills for kids, like focusing on multiple things all at once. Violence suggests that the video games are action-packed, which involves intense multitasking. An argument could be that violent video games urge kids to commit crimes, for example, depending on the game. However, the game’s message itself isn’t to rob a bank or steal a car, but instead it is the kid who can be responsible for his actions. Another good thing violent video games provide is working as a team. If the game has a multiplayer option, it can teach kids how to get the job done together and connect with fellow allies. So not all things about …show more content…

With video games simulating violence, many things could be going on at once, such as multiple targets or multiple missions. As the player progresses through the levels, background distractions like approaching attackers force the player to focus and multiple things. Players may also have more than one mission or quest assigned to them at the one time. The article, SHOOT OUT by Guy Martin says, “The judge also makes a pie chart of death-the order of killing assignments-which he or she distributes to squads shortly before opening day.” (Martin) This resembles missions that might be handed out in a violent video game that require to be completed with multitasking and concentration to move up to higher …show more content…

Kids who are more independent or lonely can play action video games as an opportunity to feel like they are a part of something. This helps build social and communication skills, and strengthen friendships. With kids working together to defeat levels, they’re able to prepare themselves for a future job they might have that involves group participation. The article, SHOOT OUT by Guy Martin says, “The first week kicked off with the upperclassmen’s swift massacre of the less disciplined freshman teams.” (Martin) Even though the game referenced in the article is not a video game, this still shows that teams of people cooperating and helping one another is more efficient than one person fighting

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