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Video Games and America's Youth




What is a Video Game?

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Video Game History

Pros and Cons of Video Games

Video Games and Violence

The Modern Babysitter

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A video game is defined as: "A game composed of computer-controlled virtual universe that players

may interact with in order to achieve a goals or goals, where a video display is the primary feedback device."

Video games are normally played through one of many types of video game consoles, which can be connected to your

television. The basic concept is that video games are a source of entertainment for the youthful generation, which

isn't to say that adults to partake in video games as well. You might be asking yourself, "What's wrong with a

little entertainment?" Well, there has recently been a lot of controversy over the effects that modern video games

are having on today's youth. There was a time when video games were not threatening and were considered safe.

Today, many people feel that they are altering the minds of our younger generations. So what role do video games

play in today's world?









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