Gamers Gone Wild

I myself am not a big "video game" fan; yes I do indulge myself in a game of Guitar Hero from time to time. I do not understand how kids can become addicted to games. I may play twice or three times a week, depending on how the units are going for me. I have heard the addiction becoming so bad that, that it is basically all the person does. They become completely engulfed in the game and are unaware of what is goin on around them.

I think kids become addicted to these games because they are not involved enough with things that are going on around them. They are usually very lazy, and rather sit at home and turn into a mindless zombie in front of the television/computer/game boy screen, then go outside and have a bike ride, or even a pick up game of basketball. This is when the addiction becomes a health hazard, when children rather sit inside eating and playing video games; their health becomes a problem. Physical activity is necessary to good health. There are many fun activities that are available for youth to take part in now a day; they just choose to not take part in them.

I also blame the parents for allowing their children to play the game/games to the point where they become addicted. It is partially the parent’s duty to cut their children off and tell them enough is enough. In the household the parents are the iron hand of the law and need to be active in their child’s life and not let it get to that point.

I personally think it is completely ridiculous for kids to become almost inseparable to these games. There is no excuse to choosing to play this games rather then interacting with their friends. This I think is caused by lack of involvement with the people and environment around them. Most kids will deny having an addiction to the game and would rather tell people that they just enjoy playing the game.

Video games are good in moderation but harmful when played for too long. REMEMBER!
“Gotta balance food with activity, working together to body electricity!”