Which Came First: Violent Video Games, Childhood Aggression?

Researchers at Iowa State University say the violent video games come first, influencing children in negative ways.  Critics say aggressive kids just like playing aggressive games.  With 90% of American kids between 8 and 16 playing video games an average of 13 hours each week, it’s a question that concerns many parents. Read more

Kids’ Bodies React to Active Video Games Same as Active Play

One thing that 83% of all children aged 8 to 18 in the United States have in common is a video game player in the bedroom. Video and computer gaming is becoming the preferred activity during leisure time for so many US children that the industry reports sales increases of $5.2 billion in the past decade, even as the rate of childhood obesity continues to soar. Read more

Virtual Gaming Not Adequate Source of Physical Exercise

The latest craze in the video gaming revolution era has children getting up off the floor and moving more than ever before. Any exercise that can be squeezed into a kid’s day is good exercise. However medical experts caution that the new video gaming trend may not be a sufficient amount of daily exercise. Read more