1st article: http://www.almenconi.com/articles.php?art_id=781
This article was writen by Al Menconi and basically gives a whole review on the effects video games have on children. The writer has found statistics and researched psychological information based on the effects on children who play certain video games. The article states that video games tend to influence the players behavior, especially if the game is rate M. The writer is stating that parents should be careful about what video games they allow their children to play since it may influence their behavior. Violence and disrespect may be learned through these games so he is saying that it is best to make sure that parents watch what their child is playing before any negative influences occur.
2nd article: http://www.newser.com/story/38708/online-gamers-leaner-than-your-average-couch-potato.html
This article from Newser is argues that video games may have been mistakenly placed in the wrong category for one of the leading causes of weight gain in our society. The article talks about how video games are not as bad as watching television on the couch and consuming numerous amounts of junk food each day. In contrast, playing video games, in their opinion, is better than sitting on a couch for most of the day watching a certain program. The article is giving a positive outlook on playing video games and that it's better than being a "couch potato" even though some people sit on a couch, their bed or stooll to play some games.
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Playing games is actually better than sitting on the couch. Games such as the wii help promote exercise for the game player. More action and movements are made playing the game compared to just watching the screen. When playing the game one is distracted from all the action that food does not cross the mind on the other hand when watching television the only action is sitting on the couch.
Suwenda Louis
Your fisrt article is much like mine; discussing how violent video games increase aggression. But your second article is new to me readings. I agree that playing video games decreases weight gain. If you really think about, the player has no time and desire to pick up food if the are playing a video game. Simply because the intensity of the game as well as their hands are occupied with the game controller.
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