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Are Violent Video Games Okay for Kids?

One time I was in Game Stop with my sister and I saw a preschooler holding Call of Duty: Black Ops while their mother was paying for it. Another preschooler next to him was looking at an advertisement for the newest Call of Duty game and said “Mom, Mom! Can we get that next?!?!” Does that sound right to you, or is it just me? I think that kids that age, or kids of any age under the age the ESRB recommends, shouldn’t play games like that.

Just think about it. Most of these games have war, guns, drugs, and alcohol. Kids can’t have or do any of these things, so why does it make it okay for them to play them? These games could influence them to do something they shouldn’t in the future or add more profanities to their growing long list of them. Also, when playing on Xbox you can play with people that you don’t know on the Internet through Xbox Live. The real issue there is that you can also talk to them. Which, if you pay any attention to the news, is a potentially dangerous situation since you don’t know who they are and what they can find out about you.

I could keep going on and on about these games that are meant for responsible adults and not kids, but I think I made my point clear. Next time you sit down and turn on your Xbox, think twice about what game you’re going to play. It will help you realize what you’re getting yourself into.

~Taylor McKinley

The Outdoors Trying To Compete with the Internet

All over the world, the internet has become a great issue. Every kid wants to be  exploring the web, and not getting active outside.  Even though every child’s parents want them to be outside playing with friends, the kids sit inside instead. I think that spending all your time on the computer is not good at all.  I use the interent all the time, but I still try to be outside with my friends too.  In my opinion, people throughout the world should start emphasizing the outdoors and get every kid to be more active.

Now that everything is revolving around electronics, it doesn’t help with the problem. I have always thought about this issue because its very serious and people don’t see the effect. I’m sure no one is gonna follow that rule of 60 minutes of exercise a day, but just sitting outside and having fun will make a difference in this world. I strongly think that every child and even parents should start making healthier decisions but most importantly, get outside, leave the internet, and be active.

~Kaley O’Connor