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should children under 14 be able to buy and play violent videogames? -…
should children under 14 be able to buy and play violent videogames?
yes
seeing kids playing videogames and bonding together is a common sight
almost all kids my age nowadays have played some form of fighting videogame, and no one I know has ever killed anyone.
there is no proven link between violence and violent videogames.
hook
did you know that around the world, millions of people connect and chat using videogames?
how many times have you heard of violence being caused by videogames?
history and background
gaming has been around since 1958, more than 60 years
many people game professionally and earn tens of thousands of dollars for having fun
realistically, very little murders have been attributed to videogames. instead, they are caused by lax gun ownership.
specialized information
in sweden, building structures in minecraft is one school's class
lots of videogames are educational
first main argument
videogames can teach you things you didn't know before
videogames can help your memory grow
lots of computer games are based on imagination and making your own stuff
second main argument
playing videogames can build on your reflexes and quick thinking
playing videogames with people can build your self confidence and help you make decisions for yourself
many videogames are simulations of what could happen in real life and could actually be useful
third main argument
cartoon violence usually doesn't actually make you violent
the media usually just overreacts to people who have played videogames